Belfast rappers Nickab make their big screen debut in a highly entertaining biopic about their unlikely rise to stardom and grassroots struggle for Irish civil rights. Self-described 'drug-peddling scum' turns to defending their mother tongue With the Northern Ireland Identity and Language Act due to be passed in 2022. Director Rich Peppiatt Catch lightning in a bottle with patellaa serious portrayal of how oppressed and angry youth find their voice and lead the “ceasefire generation” to reclaim their heritage.
The hip-hop trio plays the music and tells their life story, which begins with an opening track depicting British tyranny in Northern Ireland. patella Especially excellent thanks to its constant reliability. Michael Fassbender, Arlo, senior member of the Irish Republican Army (IRA). He is the father of Naoise Ó Cairealláin, who would become “Móglaí Bap” in the band Kneecap; Liam Óg Ó hAnnaidh, known by his stage name “Mo Chara”, provides the narration.
Arlo teaches the boys to speak Irish (Gaelic). He tells them that using their language is the best “bullet” against the English who want to erase native Irish culture. Arlo instills in them a rebellious streak against authority. He tells them, in effect, “Go see a cowboy movie from a native point of view and understand what's happening to our people.” Arlo's activities in the IRA force him to abandon young Naoise and his mother, Dolores (Simone Kirby). In the end, Liam and Naoise grow up to be tough teenagers who deal drugs to fund their wild partying lifestyle..
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When Belfast schoolteacher JJ falls into the orbit of self-proclaimed “lowlife scum” Naoise William Ogg, the needle drops on a hip-hop act like no other. Rapping in their native Irish, Nicab quickly becomes an unlikely symbol of the civil rights movement to save their mother tongue. But first the trio must overcome the police, paramilitaries and politicians who seek to silence their defiant voice – while their anarchic approach to life often makes them their own worst enemies. In this original, violent biopic about sex, drugs and hip-hop, Nicab plays them, launching a global rallying cry in defence of indigenous cultures.
- release date
- August 2, 2024
- exit
- Rich Baby
- Throw
- Mo Chara, Mughlai Bab, DJ Provi, Josie Walker, Simon Kirby, Michael Fassbender
- the show length
- 1h 45m
- the book
- Rich Baby
- Studios
- BFI, Fine Point Films, Mother Tongues Films, TG4, Northern Ireland Screen
- Distributors
- Sony Pictures Classics
- The ensemble members play themselves, bringing realism and charm to this biopic.
- The incredibly active and refreshing trend makes Kneecap charming.
- An inspiring and honest story of culture and independence.
The contemporary plot begins with Naoise being beaten and Liam being arrested by “scrubbers” (a slang term for the Royal Ulster Constabulary) at a concert. Liam refuses to speak English while in custody. Detective Ellis has to get an Irish translator to begin the interrogation. Caitlin, a community organiser and supporter of the Irish Language Act, is suffering from a hangover after a rally the night before. She asks her music teacher friend, JJ O'Dochartay, soon to be known as “DJ Provay”, to go in her place. He doesn't want to be there, but is impressed by Liam's tenacity. JJ's plot thickens dramatically when Ellis hands him the only clue – A yellow notebook filled with Liam's Irish rap lyrics..
patellaLiam’s message of preserving Irish culture in the face of overwhelming odds echoes bravely throughout the story. The trio discovers the meaning of life as they forge a new path together. Liam and Naoise’s chance encounter with JJ was a twist of fate, but he didn’t take the chance to join the brave young men. His teaching career, his place in the community, and his relationship with Caitlin were not easily ignored in pursuit of artistic goals. JJ literally had everything to lose. But some things are worth fighting for despite the consequences.You'll get goosebumps when JJ first dons his signature Irish flag ski mask and transforms into DJ Próvaí.
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The film humorously examines Nikab's unrepentant addiction to drugs, while also highlighting the real dangers of such reckless behavior. The group's name refers to what happens when corrupt individuals commit wrongdoings against local law enforcement. You end up limping or being buried for some illegal activity. The IRA and its sympathizers have been brutal with drug dealers.
All of this puts Naoise on a collision course with his father, who is fully aware of Nikabe’s activities. They throw ecstasy pills and bags of cocaine at their fans like confetti. The film neither celebrates nor condemns their embrace of illegal activities. They are portrayed honestly, with all their flaws. You don’t have to agree with Nikabe’s methods to support Irish cultural freedom.
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Filmmaker Rich Peppiatt, a celebrated former journalist who helped expose the practices of British tabloids, He amazes in his first feature film. patella It uses a frenetic visual style for split-screen editing and animation.including puppets in a crazy scene of drug-induced hallucinations. The main characters speak Irish throughout with heavy accents, and the film has a truly unique way of delivering translation. The raucous soundtrack of Kneecap andNon-traditional pop culture anthems feed off train control– Smooth delivery of continuous workThere's never a dull moment as the rappers are constantly engaging. Peppiatt brilliantly captures the journey from chaos to purpose without making the film feel like an extended music video.
Northern Ireland has suffered decades of sectarian violence. The Troubles and the horrific Bloody Sunday have stained history with the tragic loss of innocent lives. The Good Friday Agreement brought peace but did nothing to assuage the pride of the Irish in a language spoken for thousands of years. Rap music has given light and expression to the black experience in America. Rap music has inspired nickelodeon to fight for radical change with words, not guns. Their story is fascinating and vividly told in one of the best films of the year.
patella It is a co-production between the BFI, Fine Point Films, Fís Éireann/Screen Ireland, Mother Tongues Films and others. The film will be released in theaters on August 2 through Sony Pictures Classics.
