description Belfast Overview
Belfast is a 2021 drama directed by Kenneth Branagh and starring Caitríona Balfe and Judi Dench. It portrays the experiences of a boy growing up in Belfast, Northern Ireland during the onset of the events known as The Troubles in 1969. The film features a cast including Jamie Dornan and Ciarán Hinds.
Sources: en.wikipedia.org
info Belfast Specifications
| Country | United Kingdom |
| Year | 2021 |
help Belfast FAQ
Whose childhood is Belfast based on?
Belfast is heavily inspired by Kenneth Branagh's childhood in Northern Ireland. The film follows Buddy, a young boy living through the outbreak of The Troubles in 1969.
Why is Belfast mostly in black and white?
Branagh uses black and white to make the film feel like a child's memory of 1969 Belfast. Color appears in selected moments, especially around cinema and theater, to show how art expands Buddy's world.
Who plays Buddy's family in Belfast?
Jude Hill plays Buddy, with Caitriona Balfe and Jamie Dornan as his parents. Judi Dench and Ciaran Hinds play his grandparents, giving the family story its older-generation perspective.
What Oscar did Belfast win?
Belfast won the Academy Award for Best Original Screenplay for the 2021 film year. Kenneth Branagh received the award at the 94th Academy Awards.
explore Explore More
Similar to Belfast
See all arrow_forward
Reviews & Comments
Write a Review
Be the first to review
Share your thoughts with the community and help others make better decisions.
