Kneecap
Directed byRich Peppiatt
Screenplay byRich Peppiatt
Produced by
  • Jack Tarling
  • Trevor Birney
Starring
Production
companies
  • Fine Point Films
  • Mother Tongues Films
Release date
  • January 18, 2024 (2024-01-18) (Sundance)
CountriesIreland
United Kingdom
LanguageIrish

Kneecap is an upcoming Irish-language film denoting the rise of Belfast-based hip-hop trio Kneecap. The film stars the band members themselves as well as Michael Fassbender. A world premiere of the film will be held at the 2024 Sundance Film Festival, where it will become the first Irish-language film to do so.

Synopsis

Set in West Belfast in 2019, the film depicts how Kneecap came to be formed and created their sound.[1]

Cast

Production

Jack Tarling and Trevor Birney produce for Fine Point Films and Mother Tongues, respectively. Rich Peppiatt wrote and directed the film despite not being an Irish-speaker himself.[2] For Peppiatt, it marks his feature film directing debut having previously directed the music video for the band's single, "Guilty Conscience".[3]

Casting

The band themselves are cast in the film in their acting debuts. They feature alongside experienced Irish actors such as Michael Fassbender, Josie Walker and Simone Kirby.[4]

Filming

Principal photography took place on location in Belfast in May 2023.[5][6]

Release

The film is scheduled to premiere in the Next section at the 2024 Sundance Film Festival, the first Irish-language film to do so, on January 18, 2024.[7]

See also

References

  1. ↑ O'Broin, Cian. "Belfast rap group Kneecap make history with new film becoming first Irish language movie at Sundance Festival". Independent.ie. Retrieved December 8, 2023.
  2. ↑ Clarke, Donald (December 6, 2023). "Kneecap: Irish rap group's biopic to have world premiere at Sundance Film Festival 2024". The Irish Times. Retrieved December 8, 2023.
  3. ↑ Keslassy, Elsa; Yossman, KJ (October 27, 2023). "Michael Fassbender to Star in Biopic About Irish Rap Group Kneecap (EXCLUSIVE)". Variety. Retrieved December 8, 2023.
  4. ↑ Corscadden, Jane (December 6, 2023). "Film based on Kneecap's origin story to premiere at Sundance Film Festival in US". Belfast Live. Retrieved December 8, 2023.
  5. ↑ Roy, David (December 6, 2023). "kneecap:%20Irish%20rap%20group's%20movie%20to%20premiere%20at%20Sundance%20Film%20Festival". Irish News. Retrieved December 8, 2023.
  6. ↑ Keslassy, Elsa (May 9, 2023). "Irish Rap Band Kneecap to Be Portrayed in Rich Peppiatt's Raucous Comedy Slated for GREAT 8 Showcase, Boarded by Charades, Curzon (EXCLUSIVE)". Variety. Retrieved December 8, 2023.
  7. ↑ "Irish-language film Kneecap to have world premiere at Sundance Film Festival in US". RTE. December 7, 2023. Retrieved December 8, 2023.
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