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While the 72nd Hunger Games occupies the film’s entire third act, Catching Fire is famously not just about the arena. The 2013 screenplay, penned by Simon Beaufoy and Michael deBruyn, masterfully divides time between the Victory Tour, the growing unrest in District 11 (the haunting whistling scene), and the Capitol’s political machinations.

Picking up 12 months after the events of the first film, Katniss Everdeen (Jennifer Lawrence) and Peeta Mellark (Josh Hutcherson) find their "Victory Tour" overshadowed by the very defiance they showed in the 74th Games. President Snow (Donald Sutherland) warns Katniss that her actions have ignited a potential uprising across the districts. -CM- The Hunger Games - Catching Fire -2013- 72...

As they embark on their mandated Victory Tour, Katniss sees firsthand that the districts are on the brink of war. Despite her best efforts to "play the part," the Capitol announces a cruel twist for the 75th Hunger Games, known as the . To eliminate the symbols of hope, the new rules state that the tributes will be reaped from the existing pool of living victors. Ultimate Reading Guide - THE HUNGER GAMES While the 72nd Hunger Games occupies the film’s

: Critics have noted the film's serious treatment of PTSD. Katniss, Peeta, and Haymitch are all shown struggling with the psychological scars of the 74th Games, which informs their defensive and often desperate decision-making. Cinematic Improvements President Snow (Donald Sutherland) warns Katniss that her