Wildcard Distribution have released the official trailer for the upcoming comedy drama feature focusing on the rise of the Irish-language rap trio Kneecap.

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The official synopsis for the film is as follows:

Based on the origin story of the riotous and ground-breaking rap trio Kneecap, the film stars the band’s Mo Chara, Móglaí Bap and DJ Próvaí in their acting debuts. Set in west Belfast in 2019, it chronicles how fate brings the trio together and how they then go on to ‘change the sound of Irish music forever’.

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The film is written and directed by Rich Peppiatt, and also stars Michael Fassbender, Simone Kirby, Jessica Reynolds, Fionnuala Flaherty and Josie Walker.

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Wildcard will be bringing the film for cinematic release in Ireland on the 8th August 2024, while Curzon have scheduled the film for cinematic release in the UK on 23rd August 2024.