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Special event: Sir Kenneth Branagh presents Henry V at QFT Belfast

Kenneth Branagh directed and starred in Henry V
Kenneth Branagh directed and starred in Henry V Kenneth Branagh directed and starred in Henry V

Sir Kenneth Branagh presents Henry V, Saturday April 23, QFT Belfast

HE'S had a long-running association with Belfast and Shakespeare – and now Sir Kenneth Branagh is set to combine the two with a special event at Queen's Film Theatre.

The Belfast-born Thespian will be participating in a special Q&A screening of his 1989 film Henry V as part of the BFI Presents: Shakespeare on Film season: 300 events celebrating the Bard's impact on cinema, beginning on April 23, the 400th anniversary of Shakespeare's death.

The QFT screening and interview will be beamed live to over 70 cinemas throughout Britain.

"It's a real privilege to be returning with Henry V, the first Shakespeare feature I directed, to the Queen’s Film Theatre in my home city as part of this wonderful celebration of Shakespeare's life, work and legacy on screen," enthused Sir Kenneth.

"The fact that Film London has organised the event to be beamed live to cinemas across the UK is particularly exciting."

Prior to the Q&A screening, Branagh will also be taking part in an educational event for young audiences through his role as Into Film Northern Ireland Ambassador.

:: See Queensfilmtheatre.com and BFI.org.uk/shakespeare for full details and tickets.