KNEECAP
(orig. )
United Kingdom, Ireland 2024Language:Irish, EnglishSubtitles:GermanDirector:Rich PeppiattWriter:Rich Peppiatt, Móglaí Bap, Mo CharaCinematographer:Ryan KernaghanEditor:Julian Ulrichs, Chris GillMusic:Michael ‘Mikey J' AsanteWith:Naoise Ó Cairealláin, Liam Óg Ó Hannaidh, JJ Ó Dochartaigh, Josie Walker, Fionnuala Flaherty, Jessica Reynolds, Adam Best, Simone Kirby, Michael FassbenderProducer:Trevor Birney, Jack TarlingProduction Company:Fine Point, Mother TonguesDistributor:Atlas Film GmbH105 min, Colour
Belfast: From the aftermath of the Northern Ireland conflict emerges the troublemaking rap trio Kneecap who, through their music, celebrate the resurgence of the Irish language and rebel against the establishment. But not everyone approves! Liam Óg, Naoise and teacher JJ become the political and rebellious symbol of an entire generation. Carried by pulsating hip-hop beats, KNEECAP is a rousing film that reaches beyond the boundaries of music to weave a fable about real life - addressing the human quest for identity, the lure of drugs and the passion for life. The Irish Oscar entry 2025 is an exhilarating comedy drama.
Director's Biography:Rich Peppiatt is a writer and director working in film, television and advertising. His documentary ONE ROGUE REPORTER was nominated for ‘Best Independent Feature Film’ at the 2014 National Film Awards and released worldwide by Netflix. KNEECAP is his first feature film.
Director's Filmography:
2019 BACKSEAT DRIVER (SHORT)
2018 GROUNDED (SHORT)
2017 HUTCHING UP (SHORT)
2014 ONE ROGUE REPORTER (DOC)
Screenings
- 12.11.2024 20:30 UNIVERSUM 1
- 16.11.2024 11:00 ASTOR Saal 3