Jack O’Connell and Yann Demange on theme and character in '71 | BFI #LFF

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Channel: BFI · 2014 · Film & Animation

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Director Yann Demange discusses the themes behind his debut film ‘71 with its lead Jack O’Connell, star of This is England (2007) and Skins. The pair reflect on how they created this thrilling chase film about a young British soldier cut off from his peacekeeping troop in Belfast.

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