How was the vivid sense of reality that overwhelmed everyone who watched Bloody Sunday created?

A masterpiece that continues to resonate even after the end credits

By the way, this film does not have any soundtrack. Instead, when the end credits roll, U2 's signature song "Sunday Bloody Sunday" plays, as if suppressed emotions are coming out. Unlike the original version included on the album, this is a ballad version performed at an outdoor concert in 1987.

In his audio commentary, Greengrass says, ``The most fundamental thing in the process of establishing peace is the emergence of a new generation.'' "A new generation grew up with U2's music. U2 were always at the forefront, touring Ireland to advocate for non-violence and against war. That's what brought about change."

U2 “Sunday Bloody Sunday”

The song becomes more and more uplifting towards the end, and even after the credits have finished rolling and the video goes dark, the music continues to play for a while. I'm sure I'm not the only one who gets the impression that my thoughts go beyond the tragedy of 1972 and expand from there to conflicts and sorrows around the world.

If you have a chance to experience ``Bloody Sunday,'' please make sure to watch and listen to it until the very last moment.

Reference materials:

" Bloody Sunday " DVD audio commentary, bonus footage

The Guardian

Irish America

Text: USHIZU ATSUNOBU

Born in Nagasaki in 1977. When he was 3 years old, he saw ``Superman II'' with his father and became fascinated with movies. After The Graduate from Meiji University, he worked for a movie broadcasting channel and then became a movie writer. Currently, in addition to writing for Eiga.com, EYESCREAM, Real Sound Movie Club, etc., he also contributes to media press and theater programs.

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