Max Irons spoke exclusively to Red Carpet News about upcoming historical drama Bitter Harvet. Set between the two World Wars and based on true historical events the film conveys the untold story of the Holodomor, the largely forgotten genocidal famine engineered by Stalin.

The film displays a powerful tale of love, honour, rebellion and survival at a time when Ukraine was forced to adjust to the horrifying territorial ambitions of the burgeoning Soviet Union. With an exceptional cast of established and rising stars, the film recreates one of the most dramatic and dangerous episodes in the history of 20th Century Europe.

Check out the interview below where Max talks about preparing for the role, the importance of the painful subject matter and working with costars like Samantha Barks & Terrence Stamp.