Kneecap (2024)
Release Year: 2024
Nation: Ireland, United Kingdom
Alternative Title: 嘻蓋骨男孩
Director: Rich Peppiatt
Writer: DJ Próvai, DJ Próvaí, Mo Chara, Móglaí Bap, Rich Peppiatt
Production & Genre
Producer: Producer: Jack Tarling, Trevor Birney
Co-Producer: Patrick O'Neill
Executive Producer: Carole Baraton, Chiara Ventura, Dias Feld, Goose Charlton, Kamila Serkebaeva, Keith Kehoe, Louisa Dent, Louise Ortega, Manon Ardisson, Máire Bhreathnach, Niamh Fagan, Pete Boyle, Philip Knatchbull, Pierre Mazars, Proinsias Ni Ghrainne, Ursula Devine, Yohann Comte, Áine Walsh
Companies: Coimisiún na Meán, DMC Film, Fine Point Films, Fís Éireann/Screen Ireland, Great Point Media, Mother Tongues Films, Naughty Step, Northern Ireland Screen, TG4, Wildcard Distribution
Budget: N/A
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Keywords
Keywords: based on true story, belfast, north ireland, direct, drug use, drugs, gaelic, hip-hop, irish language, irish music, mocking, northern ireland, rap, semi-fiction
Story
In 'Kneecap', Belfast teacher JJ crosses paths with local hip-hop duo Naoise and Liam Óg, who rap in their native Irish language. Their unconventional music captures JJ's attention, sparking a movement to preserve the Irish tongue through hip-hop. With Michael Fassbender appearing in a supporting role, the film chronicles Kneecap's rise as they challenge class divisions with their provocative lyrics and energetic beats.
Summary
'Kneecap', directed by Rich Peppiatt, is a semi-fictional music biopic set in Northern Ireland. The film follows true-life hip-hop group Kneecap as they fight to revitalize the Irish Gaelic language through their rebellious, swaggering tunes. Starring the trio as themselves and featuring Michael Fassbender in a supporting role, 'Kneecap' is a celebration of Irish culture, music, and language.
