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The Hurt Locker is a 2009 war thriller directed by Kathryn Bigelow. Set during the Iraq War, the film follows Sergeant First Class William James (Jeremy Renner), a maverick bomb disposal technician who is assigned to an Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) unit in Baghdad. His unconventional methods and disregard for military protocol cause friction with his team , Specialist Owen Eldridge (Brian Geraghty) and Sergeant J.T. Sanborn (Anthony Mackie). The film provides a gripping portrayal of soldiers in high-pressure situations and explores the addiction to adrenaline and the psychological impact of war. The Hurt Locker received critical acclaim and won six Oscars, including Best Picture and Best Director for Kathryn Bigelow, making her the first woman to win this award.
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