Sir Kenneth Branagh on 'Belfast', Cinema History, Growing Up, and Being Human

Making a film from the perspective of a child

Sir Kenneth’s Western inspiration and influences from his own father

Capturing feelings vs. facts and trusting what makes sense

Notes from Sir Kenneth’s siblings and focusing on the emotional truth of their family’s experience

Writing about the jump of generations and tapping into the universal family unit

Advice about directing a child the same way as adults and thinking about the why of scenes

Allowing a combination of playfulness and professionalism

Challenges of shooting in black and white as the main storytelling tool and using color with purpose