Belfast movie FINALLY releases in NI cinemas this weekend
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Last updated 21st Jan 2022
It’s the film we’ve all been waiting for...Sir Kenneth Branagh’s Golden Globe winning semi-autobiographical movie Belfast, will finally hit local screens this weekend.
Set at the beginning of the Troubles, Belfast tells the story of a young boy called Buddy, played by rising star Jude Hill from Gilford, juggling family life and young love in a city on the brink of war.
11-year-old Jude was over the moon to be a part of Belfast's history.
He exclusively shared with Cool FM & Downtown Radio how he studied hard for the role and learned a lot about Northern Ireland's turbulent past.
"I had to self-educate myself," he explains. "I watched a few YouTube videos, documentaries, TV shows and my mum and dad talked to me about it all too."
Hotly tipped for as Oscar nomination or two in the next few weeks, the cast and crew have already picked up a handful of incredible awards and recognitions from the biggest names in the industry.
Earlier this month the film won Best Screenplay at the Golden Globes. The SAG Awards announced that Irish actress Caitriona Balfe has been nominated for Best Supporting Actress for her role as ‘Ma’, plus the entire cast are nominated for Best Motion Picture.
Jamie Dornan, who plays ‘Pa’, describes this film as a ‘total one off!’ He said: "I've done a lot of work set here, I'll endeavour to do more and more work here, it means everything to me.
"Much of this film is for the people here, for the resilience, the brilliance, the humour and for everything that the great people of this city and part of this world has been through."
Where & when to watch Belfast
Belfast hits the big screen across Northern Ireland from 21st January 2022.
Tickets are already selling out fast, so be sure to get yours quick.
Check out some of our favourite snaps from the glittering red carpet Belfast premiere 🎬****
Jamie Dornan pictured with his wife Amelia Warner
Jude Hill and Lewis McAskie can't stop smiling as they arrive for their first big premiere in Belfast
Caitriona Balfe plays the role of Ma in the film
Local press eager to chat to Caitriona Balfe
Crowds were waiting to meet the stars of the film from 2pm on Thursday
Jamie Dornan and his wife Amelia Warner
Jude Hill with his mum Shauneen
Jude is taking his new found stardom in his stride
Caitriona meets some of her fans, some flew over from Germany just to catch a glimpse
Director of Belfast, Sir Kenneth Branagh joins Belfast Film Festivals Brian Henry Martin and Michele Devlin at the opening night of the Festival
Kenneth couldn't wait to bring his semi-autobiographical film to his hometown
Ciarán Hinds plays the grandfather role in the film
Ciaran Hinds signs autographs for fans outside the Waterfront Hall
Local celeb Eamonn Holmes was excited to watch the movie and to take part in last night's event
Don't miss the snaps from behind the scenes 👇
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