Christy (2025 Irish film)

Christy
Theatrical release poster
Directed byBrendan Canty
Screenplay byAlan O'Gorman
Story byAlan O'Gorman & Brendan Canty
Produced by
  • Marina Brackenbury
  • Meredith Duff
  • Rory Gilmartin
Starring
CinematographyColm Hogan
Edited byAllyn Quigley
Music byDaithí
Production
companies
Distributed by
Release dates
  • February 14, 2025 (2025-02-14) (Berlinale)
  • August 26, 2025 (2025-08-26) (Ireland)
Running time
99 minutes[2]
CountriesIreland
United Kingdom
LanguageEnglish

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.[3]

Premise

Set in Knocknaheeny in Cork, Ireland, the film centres on two estranged brothers who attempt to reconnect with each other.[4][5]

Cast

Production

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.[4][6] 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, Emma Willis, Cara Cullen, Jamie Forde, Lewis Brophy, 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 in August 2023.[4][7]

Release

It had its world premiere at the 75th Berlin International Film Festival.[8] It will also be showcased at the 53rd Norwegian International Film Festival in Main Programme section on 17 August 2025.[9]

The film is set to be released in Ireland on 29 August 2025.[10]

In August 2025, the film was selected at the Network of the Festivals in the Adriatic Region Programmes in conjunction with 31st Sarajevo Film Festival for Adriatic Audience Award along with other six films.[11]

Accolades

It won best Irish film at the Galway Film Fleadh in July 2025.[12]

Award Date Category Recipient Result Ref.
Berlin International Film Festival 21 February 2025 The Grand Prix Christy Won [13]
Galway Film Fleadh 11 July 2025 Best Irish Film Christy Won [14]

References

  1. ^ a b c Tabbara, Mona (February 3, 2025). "Charades boards Berlinale title 'Christy', sells to UK-Ireland (exclusive)". Screen Daily. Retrieved February 5, 2025.
  2. ^ "Christy (2025)". Irish Film Classification Office. July 7, 2025. Retrieved July 7, 2025.
  3. ^ "Christy". Berlinale. February 4, 2025. Retrieved February 22, 2025.
  4. ^ a b c "Cork film to have Berlin world premiere this month". RTE. February 4, 2025. Retrieved February 5, 2025.
  5. ^ "Revealed: Cillian Murphy movie and Knocknaheeny-set drama among new Irish films". Irish Examiner. January 24, 2024. Retrieved February 5, 2025.
  6. ^ Orciari, Veronica (January 21, 2025). "Brendan Canty's Christy to open the Generation 14plus strand of the Berlinale". cineuropa.org. Retrieved February 5, 2025.
  7. ^ "'If these kids can rap, they can act': Kabin crew appear in Knocknaheeny set film". Irish Examiner. August 1, 2024. Retrieved February 5, 2025.
  8. ^ Roxborough, Scott (January 16, 2025). "Berlin Festival Unveils Generation Full Lineup". Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved February 5, 2025.
  9. ^ "Christy". Norwegian International Film Festival. July 31, 2025. Retrieved August 3, 2025.
  10. ^ "One of the best Irish films opens in cinemas in August". RTE. June 25, 2025. Retrieved July 7, 2025.
  11. ^ "Network of the Festivals in the Adriatic Region Programmes". Sarajevo Film Festival. August 10, 2025. Retrieved August 10, 2025.
  12. ^ Abbatescianni, Davide (July 15, 2025). "The 37th Galway Film Fleadh crowns Brendan Canty's Christy as its champion". Cineuropa.org. Retrieved July 16, 2025.
  13. ^ "Berlinale: Children's Jury Generation Kplus". Berlinale. February 21, 2025. Retrieved February 22, 2025.
  14. ^ "Best Irish Film". Galway Film Fleadh. July 13, 2025. Retrieved July 13, 2025.
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