Was Belfast movie based on a true story?

Was Belfast movie based on a true story?

While Belfast is not exactly a true story, Branagh’s own childhood experience allows the film to touch on the issues faced by many families in Northern Ireland during the Troubles.

Is Belfast movie about Protestant or Catholic?

The film chronicles the life of a working-class Ulster Protestant family from the perspective of their nine-year-old son Buddy during The Troubles in Belfast, Northern Ireland. Buddy’s father Pa works overseas in England, while the family—Ma, elder brother Will, and paternal grandparents Granny and Pop—live in Belfast.

Where was film Belfast filmed?

While Belfast was filmed on a set in England, its ties to the city mean it has had a positive impact on the Northern Ireland film industry. Belfast Harbour Studios, across the lough from Titanic Studios where Game of Thrones was filmed, currently inhabits eight acres of Giant’s Park but expansion is on the horizon.

Is the movie Belfast sad?

Despite the danger, there’s plenty of humor, particularly involving scenes with Buddy and his grandparents ( But there’s also sadness, with a beloved character dying from an unspecified illness, and Buddy’s parents (Jamie Dornan and Caitriona Balfe) having to decide whether to leave their home to start another life.