Oscar Nominations 2022: Belfast film nominated for seven Oscar awards including Best Picture and Best Director
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Kenneth Branagh's critically acclaimed autobiographical film Belfast has received seven nominations for this year's Oscar Awards.
The film has been well received since its launch, both at home and abroad.
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Hide AdIn 2021, it won the Toronto International Film Festival’s People’s Choice Award in 2021, and also picked the Golden Globe for Best Screenplay.
It has also been nominated in six categories for the Baftas.
What awards has Belfast been nominated for?
Belfast has been nominated for the following awards:
Best Picture
Best Director - Kenneth Branagh
Best Actor in a Supporting Role - Ciarán Hinds
Best Actress in a Supporting Role - Judi Dench
Best Sound
Best Original Screenplay
Best Music Original Song
When will the Oscars be held?
The 94th Academy Awards will take place on Sunday, March 27 at the Dolby Theatre in Hollywood, Los Angeles
What is the film Belfast about?
The black and white film retells the story of Kenneth Branagh's childhood growing up in Northern Ireland in the 1970's during a period known as 'The Troubles', which was a time of great unrest throughout the province.
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Hide AdIt follows a young boy played by newcomer Jude Hill, and his family navigate life in Belfast during these divisive times.
The film stars many famous faces including Jamie Dornan, Caitríona Balfe, Judi Dench, Ciarán Hinds, and Colin Morgan.
Kenneth Branagh wrote and directed the film.
Where can I watch Belfast?
Belfast is not streaming anywhere at the moment and can currently only be seen in the cinema.
The film came out in UK cinemas last week on January 21, 2022.
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