Belfast

UK / Ireland 2021, 94 minutes
Dir. Kenneth Branagh
Rating: [M] Offensive language
Genres: Drama / Youth

Topics: Period 1960s, Politics.

Feat. Caitriona Balfe, Judi Dench, Jamie Dornan, Ciaran Hinds, Colin Morgan, Josie Walker, Jude Hill

“Engaging, tender film-making which tugs at the heart-strings, spurred by a sympathetic cast and the young lead, newcomer Jude Hill.”~Fionnuala Halligan, Screen Daily

Aroview: Richly evocative cine-memoir from director Kenneth Branagh, depicting a young boy's childhood in late 60's Belfast, Northern Ireland.

Set around the start of The Troubles, a tumultuous political environment that irrevocably changed the vibrant working class community that the director himself came of age in. A deeply personal project for Branagh which imbues the era with affection and nostalgia. Scored by Belfast native Van Morrison.

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4 stars (Very Good) Superb acting all round especially young Jude Hill filmed in beautiful b & w. 1960s Belfast is lovingly re-created along with the tensions and affections. I especially liked the outdoor loo. Very enjoyable and a great sound-track. ~Anon
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3 stars (Good Enough) A happy and comforting film ~Catapillar
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2 stars (Good Try) There is a mountain of news footage on the Troubles that has been shown publicly plus documentaries and dramatisations. Leave the Troubles alone to heal with time. ~Tubbs