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| Directed by | Brendan Canty |
| Screenplay by | Alan O'Gorman |
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| Countries | Republic of Ireland United Kingdom |
| Language | English |
Christy is a 2025 Irish film drama 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 will have its world premiere at the 75th Berlin International Film Festival.
Set in Knocknaheeny in Cork, Ireland, the film centres on two estranged brothers who attempt to reconnect with each other. [1] [2]
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. [1] [3] Marina Brackenbury produces with Meredith Duff of Wayward Films, and Rory Gilmartin. [4]
The film cast is led by Danny Power and Diarmuid Noyes and includes Helen Behan, Emma Willis, 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. [1] [5]
It will have its world premiere at the 75th Berlin International Film Festival. [6]