Wednesday 13 October 2021

Ohhhh, what a lovely film - Belfast, Kenneth Branagh's semi-autobiographical reminiscence of his childhood,is simply stunning - as beautiful as a Cartier-Bresson photograph, brilliant performances all round, and my money is on Best Picture, Best Actor (the little boy) and Best Supporting Actress (Judi Dench as the old granny). Quite a starry night at the Festival Hall as everyone turned out - Branagh himself, Jamie Dornan, Caitriona Balfe in a stunning gold Stella McCartney frock, Ciaran Hinds - and Judi Dench, but she's so tiny and as the whole of the Festival Hall stood up to clap, I didn't even catch a glimpse of her from the back of the stalls.
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8 comments:

  1. Vronni's Style Meanderings15 October 2021 at 13:51

    I'd love to see this! Glad it wasn't such a disappointment as 'Mothering Sunday'!

    Have a great weekend.
    xxx

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  2. Mary15 October 2021 at 14:59

    it was lovely, Vronni - definitely my best film of LFF. Mothering Sunday was soooooo slow! Overheard a woman coming out saying 'That was the worst film I've ever seen.' I wouldn't be as cruel as that - but two hours zipped past and only felt like five!

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  3. Pam16 October 2021 at 20:59

    How did you know it was a Stella McCartney dress? I'm puzzled by your fashion know-how (though as you know, I feel you're effortlessly elegant so maybe you just instinctively feel her style).

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  4. Mary16 October 2021 at 22:50

    Oh, I wear Stella McCartney when I'm mopping the kitchen, Pam. And when I need a closer look at a glamorous gown, I check it out in the Daily Mail when I get home!
    I do love this effortlessly elegant image I've managed to acquire - I fear I would be a sorry disappointment in the flesh!

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  5. Pam17 October 2021 at 21:37

    Well, I do hope so! I'm short and plump and live in trousers and a shirt myself...

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  6. Mary17 October 2021 at 23:42

    Holey M&S jumper here, Pam! It is effortless, if not elegant!

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  7. Sue18 October 2021 at 08:01

    I am glad you enjoyed the film, Mary. Your description really made me want to see it too. But I just looked it up and it is not showing at our Picturehouse until February 2022! I'll have to add it to the calendar and be patient.

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  8. Mary18 October 2021 at 13:51

    I know, it's a long wait, Sue. I think I read that it was going to be November and then they delayed it to be nearer the Oscars/Bafta. One to look forward to, anyway - I'd happily see it again.

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