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KNEECAP

by Rich Peppiatt

synopsis

In post-troubles Belfast, the riotous rap trio Kneecap emerges, setting the stage for the Irish language’s resurgence against the establishment. Self-proclaimed 'low life scum' Liam Óg and Naoise, along with school teacher JJ, become a political symbol and the defiant voice of Ireland's restless youth. As they struggle to make their mark on the world, and family and relationship pressures threaten to pull the plug on their dreams, the trio weave a narrative that transcends music. A true-life fable about man's intrinsic urge for identity, the allure of drugs and a passion for life, Kneecap is a thrilling ride pulsating with hip-hop beats.

original title: Kneecap
country: Ireland, United Kingdom
sales agent: Charades
year: 2024
genre: fiction
directed by: Rich Peppiatt
film run: 105'
release date: IE 08/08/2024, UK 23/08/2024, BE 20/11/2024, FR 18/06/2025
screenplay: Rich Peppiatt
cast: Liam Óg Ó Hannaidh, Naoise Ó Cairealláin, JJ Ó Dochartaigh, Michael Fassbender, Josie Walker, Simone Kirby
film editing: Chris Gill, Julian Ulrichs
art director: Nicola Moroney
costumes designer: Zjena Glamocanin
producer: Trevor Birney, Jack Tarling
co-producer: Patrick O'Neill
executive producer: Goose Charlton, Ursula Devine, Dias Feld, Keith Kehoe, Kamila Serkebaeva, Chiara Ventura
associate producer: Lisa Service
production: Fine Point Films
backing: Screen Ireland/Fís Éireann (Irish Film Board/Bord Scannán na hÉireann)
distributor: Wildcard Distribution, Curzon Artificial Eye, September Film Distribution Belgium, Wayna Pitch

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