Kenneth Branagh on 'The Troubles' | Real Time with Bill Maher (HBO)

"Belfast" writer, director and producer Kenneth Branagh shares his account of how tribalism led to violence between neighbors in Northern Ireland.

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[TheAntistokes]

Mr. Branagh’s single-word line of dialogue “Home” in Dunkirk has to be one of the most effective one-word lines of dialogue I’ve ever heard. Chokes me up every time.

Can’t wait to see this film. Great interview!

[Blancox]

I just want to say that this is one of the best interviews/history lessons on this show. Well done!

[lab]

Great movie! Mr. Branagh deserves awards for telling this fascinating (true) story that he witnessed through the eyes as a child. Bravo 👏🏻💯

[bryinthe]

I was a high school senior in 1991 and my English Literature teacher set up a viewing of Henry V for us. It was my first exposure to Shakespeare on film and as a 17 year old who normally wouldn't watch that sort of movie, I was blown away and have been a fan of Mr.Branagh ever since.

[missg]

I found Kenneth Branagh to be absolutely remarkable! He is as talented as he is intelligent, kind and sincerely humble. I look forward to watching this movie. Thank you for bringing a beautiful story of your history to life. A common bond, many around the world can empathize. Wishing you continued success. Much love. ❤️

[andyinoregon]

Man, Kenneth Branagh has been entertaining me mightily at the movies for over 30 years now.

[nathancoppini]

Branagh is one of the greatest actors out there that nobody knows about, everyone should watch Conspiracy (2002) one of his best movies, he’s also in Dunkirk, and Tenet

[raysharp]

What an absolutely awesome interview. He is so articulate. The way he summarised "the troubles" would put many historians to shame.

[mariannebazazian]

Great interview. Belfast is a brilliant movie. I loved every minute of it. The acting from every character was superb. . The story from the eyes of a 9 year old boy whose world was turned upside down has to touch your heart. Bravo Sir Ken. 👏👏👏

[chrisduran]

As someone from and living in Northern Ireland who watches this show religiously, this was a moving interview. Our politics is still fucked but there are so many of us who don’t choose a side and also feel embittered as well as those on one side or the other who have felt pain and suffering and have every right to be. A great man once said ‘A good person does good things; a bad person does bad things. For a good person to do bad things, it takes a religion’

[batgurrl]

Brilliant conversation. I love Kenneth Branagh.

[VONCEIL]

Kenneth is a grew up in a London suburb....my dad worked for Guinness 44 years, stereotypical working class English. Had many Irish mates my whole problem was always the

[joanies]

Fascinating interview. I don't go out to many movies, but am drawn to this one. Looking forward to seeing it.

[dariussalepetru]

Love you Branagh! I adore Belfast so much!

[vafan]

Five-time recipient of Witch Weekly's Most Charming Smile Award **and** an intelligent speaker. This guy has it all!

[draganbalzic]

I’m from Wales but lived Carick during this period thru the early 80’s. So much carnage across the country

[DrunkPhotography]

man, last week, I came back from the most unique Belfast tour ever, where I rode in the a Black cabs and got the stories from teams of cab drivers who were from the Loyalist side and another from the Nationalist side, and lived through the Troubles times. It was amazing by mortifying. I have to get this movie, and '71 and at least Place Called Ardoyne. I just finished Bloody Sunday today. Wow!

[j.s.connolly]

Back in the 80's My family and I were involved in a thing called "The Ulster Project" where kids from BOTH Sides Catholic and Protestant were brought over here to
get away from the violence and see HOW people of different beliefs live and love and thrive together!

When those kids got off the plane, they were VERY CLEARLY divided into two camps!

When they went home, they were well mixed and understood each other more. SOME even fell in love and got married!

So I think it did some good, as Kenneth is trying to do now. Well Done Sir. You should be commended for this! :)

Slante!

[lukedaley]

This movie has won a BAFTA award for best British film. Well deserved as Belfast is a fantastic film. Well done, Kenneth.

[markozupanc]

One of my favorite british actors, mr. Brannagh. Brilliant actor, director, producer, narrator…I even remember so much more about ww2 and cold war post ww2 history because of his narration of documentaries…respect, really.