A few young actors can take the risk of starring in young-adult and coming-of-age movies and get noticed. Barry Keoghan is definitely one of those exceptional actors.
Barry Keoghan starred in a range of movies, including popular movies such as MCU's Eternals, Dunkirk, and recently Matt Reeves' The Batman, and critically acclaimed The Killing of a Sacred Deer.
So, if you are slowly becoming a fan of the brilliant Irish actor, here are six handpicked movies that you must watch.
The Green Knight
The movie is an adaptation of a 14th-century poem about a knight named Gawain and his journey to test his courage. Barry Keoghan plays the role of a scavenger.
Interestingly, Keoghan's character gets limited screen time, and despite that, his acting skills stand out. Keoghan's character is a part of Gawain's journey and immerses the viewers further into the fascinating world that The Green Knight constructs.
Light Thereafter
Barry Keoghan plays the role of Pavel, a socially alienated and emotionally volatile young man. Pavel journeys through Europe to find his idol, a painter named Arnaud (Kim Bodnia)
Pavel's journey is remarkable and lonely, introducing him to many interesting characters. The story is about Pavel's journey that ultimately becomes about self-discovery.
Barry Keoghan does a fantastic job as Pavel.
Black '47
Black '47 is a period Irish movie about a story during the famous Great Famine in 1847.
The movie tells a story of a man who comes home broken after the military deserts him. He gets involved in many conflicts, and the authorities start looking for him. One of them is Hobson (Barry Keoghan)
Barry Keoghan's character Hobson is not like the other members. He sympathizes with the victims of the Great Famine. The film exceptionally portrays the complex morality among the characters, and Keoghan's performance enhances it to a different level.
The Shadow of Violence/Calm with Horses
The Shadow of Violence (also known as Calm with Horses) is a crime film that tells the story of a former boxer who turns crime enforcer called Arm. Barry Keoghan's character, Dymphna, is also a criminal and is friends with Arm.
Dymphna is violent but complex, and Keoghan's performance adds more depth to the character. Keoghan beautifully depicts the many layers of the character and, at the same time, shows the intimidating side of Dymphna too.
American Animals
Barry Keoghan's character in American Animals is Spencer Reinhard, a struggling student who doesn't think things through and makes weird plans. His portrayal of a confused but head-strong character is natural and can make you feel like watching something real happening!
The story is about four students who plan an impossible heist after realizing they can be rich by stealing the rare books in their school library.
'71
The British historical film is about a British soldier who gets separated from his group and how he finds his return home. The story takes place in Belfast, where a riot breaks out between Protestants and Catholics, and the young British soldier has to survive it alone.
Barry Keoghan's character Sean is a Provisional Irish Republican Army soldier. Sean is hesitant and young and struggles internally. Barry's performance is exceptional and beautifully shows the character's inner struggle.
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