Cousins’ talent at finding beauty in the mundane and composing painterly pictures of what lies before his eyes are skilfully interspersed with film clips and archive footage. The powerfully evocative soundtrack by great Belfast DJ and film composer David Holmes (Hunger, ‘71, Killing Eve) mixed with Cousins’ poetical narration give the film its dreamlike quality.

From wandering through the streets, meeting jaunty pensioners Rosie and Maud, to the horrors of the Troubles, I Am Belfast is an impassioned, politically engaged and inventive love letter from Cousins to his hometown. And the striking cinematography by Christopher Doyle is the cherry on the cake.

Available to watch on QFT Player for free on Sun 2 May for one day only.

Use the Promo Code BELFAST At Checkout.

Screening as part of Belfast May Day Weekender (1-3 May 2021)

This May Day bank holiday, there is a chance to discover your city online through an online programme of events you can enjoy from the comfort of your home. Over the three days we'll share just some of the stories of Belfast from when it became a capital city to the present day, as we look back at our city’s past 100 years through art, architecture, film, food, song, and more.

For more information and to access these events and activities go to www.belfastmayday.org