Kneecap biopic explores Belfast hip-hop group's anti-colonialist journey using Gaelic language and addresses Belfast's political background.

Kneecap", a new musical biopic, showcases the journey of Belfast hip-hop group Kneecap and their use of the Gaelic language in their anti-British, anti-colonialist lyrics. The film, which received an R rating for drug content, language, sexual content, and violence, combines dark humor, human stakes, and exuberant myth-making. It features the real-life members of Kneecap, as they navigate their careers and personal lives while addressing the complex political background of Belfast's "Troubles.

August 08, 2024
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