Belfast (2021) — Screenplay
In 1960s Belfast, a young boy navigates family love and childhood joy while his parents grapple with whether to flee the escalating sectarian violence tearing their city apart.
- Written by
- Kenneth Branagh
- Genre
- Drama, Biography, History
- Studio
- TKBC, Focus Features
- Length
- 96 pages
Study this script for its masterful balance of intimate family drama against a backdrop of historical upheaval, told through a child's perspective. Branagh's vivid world-building and poignant dialogue capture both innocence and tension, offering a lesson in crafting a personal, nostalgic tone while maintaining narrative momentum.
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