Belfast movie wins big at the 2022 Golden Globes

Hitting the big screen later this month, Belfast has already stolen the hearts of Hollywood, having just scooped a coveted Golden Globe award.

Sir Kenneth Branagh’s semi-autobiographical feature film about his home city in the early years of the Troubles, received an almighty seven nominations, taking home the award for Best Screenplay.

The ceremony which took place in Beverley Hills on Sunday (Jan 10th) wasn't televised, following reports that there were no black members of the HFPA (Hollywood Foreign Press Association).

This triggered investigations both behind the scenes of the Globes and other high-profile accolades.

Last night's awards ceremony was a private event, with the winners announced via social media.

Jamie Dornan, Caitríona Balfe and Ciarán Hinds were all recognised with nominations in the Best Supporting Actor category.

Local musician Van Morrison also received a Globes nomination for Best Original Song with Down to Joy.

The Power of the Dog and West Side Story were the biggest winners on the night, as well as Will Smith taking home Best Actor for King Richard.

When asked at the Irish premier of Belfast about the award season buzz, Jamie discussed that his most important critics are those living in Belfast.

"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."

Oscar nominations will be revealed February 8th, ahead of the ceremony on March 27th. Fingers crossed more

2022's Golden Globes Winners 👇

FILM

• Best Motion Picture (Musical or Comedy) - "West Side Story)

• Best Motion Picture (Drama) - "The Power of the Dog"

• Best Motion Picture (Foreign Language) - "Drive My Car"

• Best Screenplay - Kenneth Branagh, "Belfast"

• Best Original Song - "No Time to Die" from "No Time to Die" - Billie Eilish, Finneas O'Connell

• Best Actor in a Supporting Role - Kodi Smit-McPhee, "The Power of the Dog"

• Best Actress in a Supporting Role - Ariana DeBose, "West Side Story"

• Best Actor (Musical or Comedy) - Andrew Garfield, "Tick, Tick ... Boom!"

• Best Motion Picture (Animated) - "Encanto"

• Best Actor (Drama) - Will Smith, "King Richard"

• Best Actress (Drama) - Nicole Kidman, "Being the Ricardos"

• Best Actress (Musical or Comedy) - Rachel Zegler, "West Side Story"

• Best Director - Jane Campion, "The Power of the Dog"

• Best Original Score - "Dune"

TELEVISION

• Best Performance by an Actor in a Television Series (Musical/Comedy) - Jason Sudeikis, "Ted Lasso"

• Best Performance by an Actress in a Television Series (Musical/Comedy) - Jean Smart, "Hacks"

• Best Performance by an Actor in a Television Series (Drama) - Jeremy Strong, "Succession"

• Best Performance by an Actress in a Television Series (Drama) - Mj Rodriguez, "Pose"

• Best Performance by an Actor in a Limited Series or Motion Picture Made for Television - Michael Keaton, "Dopesick"

• Best Performance by an Actress in a Limited Series or Motion Picture Made for Television - Kate Winslet, "Mare of Easttown"

• Best Television Series Drama - "Succession"

• Best Television Limited Series or Motion Picture Made for Television - "The Underground Railroad"

• Best Performance by an Actress in a Supporting Role in a Series, Limited Series or Motion Picture Made for Television - Sarah Snook, "Succession"

• Best Performance by an Actor in a Supporting Role in a Series, Limited Series or Motion Picture Made for Television - Oh Yeong-su, "Squid Game"

• Best Television Series (Musical or Comedy) - "Hacks"

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