Back in 1971

How easy were things back then? Back in 1971? Especially compared to now in our high alert terrorist riddled world. Back then it was simple, religion wasn't at each others throats right?
Well Wrong!
Back in 1971, in the UK and more specifically Belfast, Northern Ireland life was anything but easy.
This was the peak of 'The Troubles', the conflict between Catholic and Protestant, separatists and loyalists, those who wanted the British out of Northern Ireland and those who didn't.
The fighting was fierce, bombs were common and devastating and violent death was frequent.

The War Zone in Belfast 1971. Army, Police, IRA, Ulster Boys & lots of Civilians.

'71 is a film about one particular night spent by a rookie British soldier running for his life in a very hostile Belfast after he becomes separated from his regiment. It is action packed and thought provoking and says plenty about the times back then that are applicable to the times right now. Directed by Yann Demange and written by Gregory Burke here's a little review of the film I did for the Reel Word website.

The regiment tries to hold back the gathering crowd of angry residents. Women, kids and menfolk all screaming vitriolic hatred as emotion escalates. People are shouting, spitting, punches are thrown, chaos builds. A sudden and shocking execution leads to a stunned and blood-splattered Hook taking his cue and running for his life. Welcome to Belfast. Welcome, to ’71.   read more