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Feb 2022
1h 17m

Kenneth Branagh - 'Belfast'

THE HOLLYWOOD REPORTER
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The Irish-born Brit, who has been nominated in more Oscar categories over the course of his career than any other person ever (seven) but has yet to win one, reflects on his childhood as the Troubles exploded around him, achieving great success before 30 and becoming both his generation’s leading interpreter of Shakespeare and a director of popcorn movies — ... Show More
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