Christy (2025 film)
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| Directed by | Brendan Canty |
| Screenplay by | Alan O'Gorman |
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| Cinematography | Colm Hogan |
| Edited by | Allyn Quigley |
| Music by | Daithí |
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Running time | 94 minutes |
| Countries | Ireland United Kingdom |
| Language | English |
Christy is a 2025 drama film directed by Brendan Canty, and written by Alan O'Gorman from a story by O'Gorman and Canty, and is inspired by a short film of the same name directed by Canty. It is starring Danny Power and Diarmuid Noyes.
It had its world premiere at the 75th Berlin International Film Festival on 14 February 2025 opening the Generation 14plus.[2]
Premise
[edit]Set in Knocknaheeny in Cork, Ireland, the film centres on two estranged brothers who attempt to reconnect with each other.[3][4]
Cast
[edit]- Danny Power
- Diarmuid Noyes
- Emma Willis
- Alison Oliver
- Chris Walley
- Helen Behan
- Ciarán McCarthy
Production
[edit]The film is the feature length debut of Irish director Brendan Canty. It is written by Alan O'Gorman from a story by O'Gorman and Canty, and is inspired by Canty's short film of the same name. Sleeper Films is among the producers of the film which received funding from Fís Éireann/Screen Ireland and BBC Film.[3][5] Marina Brackenbury produces with Meredith Duff of Wayward Films, and Rory Gilmartin.[1]
The film cast is led by Danny Power and Diarmuid Noyes and includes Helen Behan, Ciarán McCarthy, Emma Willis, Alison Oliver and Chris Walley. It features members of The Kabin Studio, a Cork-based community arts collective who perform hip-hop and in the spoken word. Principal photography took place on location in Knocknaheeny and Cork city centre.[3][6]
Release
[edit]It had its world premiere at the 75th Berlin International Film Festival.[7]
Accolades
[edit]| Award | Date | Category | Recipient | Result | Ref. |
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| Berlin International Film Festival | 21 February 2025 | The Grand Prix | Christy | Won | [8] |
References
[edit]- ^ a b c Tabbara, Mona (February 3, 2025). "Charades boards Berlinale title 'Christy', sells to UK-Ireland (exclusive)". Screen Daily. Retrieved February 5, 2025.
- ^ "Christy". Berlinale. February 4, 2025. Retrieved February 22, 2025.
- ^ a b c "Cork film to have Berlin world premiere this month". RTE. February 4, 2025. Retrieved February 5, 2025.
- ^ "Revealed: Cillian Murphy movie and Knocknaheeny-set drama among new Irish films". Irish Examiner. January 24, 2024. Retrieved February 5, 2025.
- ^ Orciari, Veronica (January 21, 2025). "Brendan Canty's Christy to open the Generation 14plus strand of the Berlinale". cineuropa.org. Retrieved February 5, 2025.
- ^ "'If these kids can rap, they can act': Kabin crew appear in Knocknaheeny set film". Irish Examiner. August 1, 2024. Retrieved February 5, 2025.
- ^ Roxborough, Scott (January 16, 2025). "Berlin Festival Unveils Generation Full Lineup". Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved February 5, 2025.
- ^ "Berlinale: Children's Jury Generation Kplus". Berlinale. February 21, 2025. Retrieved February 22, 2025.