Kneecap

Ireland / UK 2024, 95 minutes
Dir. Rich Peppiatt
In Irish, English with English subtitles
Rating: [R16] contains violence, offensive language, drug use & sex scenes
Genres: Comedy, Drama, Music / R&B/Hip-hop

Topics: Biopic.

Feat. Liam Óg Ó Hannaidh, Naoise Ó Cairealláin, JJ Ó Dochartaigh

“Rich Peppiatt’s feature debut spins the freewheeling cinematic language of Edgar Wright and Guy Ritchie into a fun, heartwarming, and suitably raunchy celebration of the Irish language.”~Clint Worthington, Consequence

Aroview: An adrenalized, dramatized version of the true story of 'Kneecap', a hip-hop trio from West Belfast. The lads do a terrific job of playing their brazen, hedonistic and hilarious selves, and though controversial as poster boys for reclaiming the Irish language and making it cool, they uncap an authentic, indigenous pride that is as infectious as their high-energy music.

NZ International Film Festival 2024