(Jennifer
Lawrence, in the series which catapulted her to stardom)
MTN Movies will present a three-day special on the science fiction action
adventure series, The Hunger Games,
starring Jennifer
Lawrence, Josh Hutcherson, Liam Hemsworth and Woody Harrelson.
November 20: M-Net
Movies Showcase DStv Channel 108 at 20h00: The
Hunger Games directed by Gary Ross in 2012. Suzanne
Collins, who created the Hunger Games novels on which the films are
based, took inspiration from the history of the Roman Empire, and especially
the gladiators, for her depiction of Hunger Games participants. The shocking
yet romantic tale harks back to the days of the gladiators and simultaneously
delivers a warning about a dark dystopian future. Katniss Everdeen
(Jennifer Lawrence) steps forward to take her sister’s place in an annual
battle to the death, devised by a cruel dictator to keep his underlings at bay
and punish them for an uprising. Rating 16V
November 21: M-Net Movies Showcase DStv Channel 108 at 20h00: The Hunger Games:
Catching Fire directed by
Francis Lawrence in 2013. The Hunger Games series was an instant box-office hit, but
truly caught fire with the second instalment and catapulted Jennifer Lawrence
to superstardom. In this series, revolution is simmering in District 12,
inspired by the glorious performance delivered by Katniss Everdeen in winning
the 74th Hunger Games. Leading the rebellion may be her true
destiny. Rating 13V.
November 22: M-Net Movies Premiere DStv Channel 103 at 20h30: The Hunger Games:
Mockingjay Part 1 directed
by Francis Lawrence in 2014. The novel Mockingjay sold 450,000 copies in its first week on
the shelves. Katniss has survived the Hunger Games twice, which makes
her a legend in District 13 – and the involuntary symbol of the revolution
against the Capitol. She is confused by rumours and false reports, but remains
determined to secure Peeta’s release, irrespective of the consequences. Rating:
13V
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