Belfast rap trio Kneecap stars of their own film

09:30 am on 3 October 2024

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The Belfast rap trio Kneecap is garnering worldwide attention for their use of the Irish language intermixed with English.

They are the stars of a new semi-fictional film about their formation and rise to prominence.

Mo Chara, Móglaí Bap and DJ Próvaí are the members of the group and for the film they had to turn their hands to acting, including six months of lessons.

They appear alongside compatriots and leading Irish actors Michael Fassbender and Simone Kirby.

The comedy-drama premiered and was awarded at the Sundance music festival earlier this year.

It is directed by Rich Peppiatt who took to the band when he saw one of their boisterous gigs.

The film premiered and was awarded at the Sundance film festival earlier this year.

The film is in New Zealand cinemas from October 24, and the trio has also announced they're bringing their tour to New Zealand in March next year.