Kneecap
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Liam Óg Ó Hannaidh, Naoise Ó Cairealláin, JJ Ó Dochartaigh, Michael Fassbender, Josie Walker, Simone Kirby, Jessica Reynolds, Donagh Deeney (mehr)Inhalte(1)
Als Liam Ógs Partynacht in einem Verhörraum der Polizei endet, hilft Irisch-Lehrer JJ, der für die englisch-sprechende Polizistin dolmetschen soll, ihm nicht nur dabei, das LSD aus seinem Notizbuch zu verstecken. Die darin enthaltenen Texte von Liam Óg und seinem Kumpel Naoise über Drogen, Sex und den Widerstand gegen das britische Establishment werden mit ein paar Beats aus JJs Garage zu einer ungeplanten Welle, die ganz Belfast überrollt. Doch Polizei, Politik und Paramilitär haben alle ihre eigenen Gründe, den Erfolg der Band im Keim ersticken zu wollen. Zwischen Radioboykotten und Brandanschlägen geraten die drei chaotischen Jungs ins Kreuzfeuer und werden unverhofft zum politischen und rebellischen Symbol einer ganze Generation. (atlas film)
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Kneecap ist eine unterhaltsame, frenetisch und energiegeladene Show mit funktionalem Humor, die in diesem Jahr unerwartet zum Publikumserfolg beim Karlsbader Festival wurde. Das üppige Treiben der nordirischen Hip-Hop-Band funktioniert großartig auf der Leinwand, obwohl, wenn man nach dem Film eine Weile darüber nachdenkt, ist es nicht ganz unproblematisch. Der Film versucht mit seiner anti systematischen Haltung, der Glorifizierung der Illegalität und der Förderung von Drogen auf etwas theatralische Weise durch den irischen Nationalismus, den Schutz seiner angestammten Sprache und den Kampf um Freiheit zu rechtfertigen. Nun ja... sei's drum. Wenn man damit keine Probleme hat, wird man den Film wahrscheinlich genießen. Ich als Nicht-Irer werde lieber schweigen. Es schadet nicht, dem moralisch fragwürdigen Film manchmal Raum zu geben, um zu leben.
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(KVIFF 2024) Kneecap fährt auf einer ähnlich schnellen, frech zerschlissenen Welle wie Trainspotting - Neue Helden oder einige Guy Ritchie-Filme, wobei sein Mehrwert das Interesse an der irischen Sprache und deren Verbreitung beim Publikum (sowohl beim Zuschauer als auch im Film) ist. Der Film hat einen unglaublich scharfen Stachel und geht für einen Schuss, eine Lüge und einen Dreck nicht weit, es handelt sich jedoch nicht um eine oberflächliche vulgäre Spülung für ein anspruchsloses Publikum, sondern um eine treffend bissige Komödie mit einem präzisen Schuss auf das Tor und einer einfallsreichen visuellen Darstellung. P.S. Nicht jede Ente ist eine Ente!
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A decent Irish cult flick that grabs you with its interesting characters, cheekiness, solid music, drugs and Irish dialect. I didn't really know what to expect, but I had a great time. Plus for the steamy sex scenes. There could have been more humour, but still a fine film. 8/10.
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To be successful, every film about an outsider overcoming the odds, whether it involves sports (e.g. Rocky or Dodgeball) or music (e.g. The Commitments or Pitch Perfect), needs only to follow a standard formula and populate it with appropriately likable characters with clear motivations in a distinctive setting. At its core, Kneecap is not a revelation, as it “only” flawlessly fulfils a concept that works perfectly on viewers. It simply makes ideal use of its belligerent agenda, likably impudent real-life protagonists, vigorous form and finely layered screenplay. This recipe for success turned out unsurprisingly well, but that doesn’t take anything away from the power of the cult that is deservedly building up around the film. It could even be bitterly said that the main reason the film is receiving such an enthusiastic response consists in its clever way of reaching international viewers. Instead of mainstream distribution, it took the more meandering route of gaining fame and enthusiastic recognition in the otherwise mostly difficult environment of film festivals and markets. Nor is it surprising that the distribution giant Sony immediately jumped on this Irish hit sold by a French company. I thus only hope that Sony’s Czech division won’t sleep on Kneecap and will just similarly and brilliantly bide its time until the moment is right to release this impactful and cheeky diss track into Czech distribution. This shot of endorphins should be consumed only in mass form.
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Every word spoken in Irish is a bullet fired for Irish freedom. A rebellious statement in the style of Trainspotting about fighting for a nation through music. Kneecap has incredible verve, a clever script playing with interpretations of reality and beautifully working relationship lines. The music teacher rules. Very good acting (if you play yourself can that be considered acting?) and we have a great Michael Fassbender, who is and isn't here so that to anchor the TV schedule more clearly you can declare that the new Fassbender film is on and get an affirmative response. Great music, imaginative visuals and definitely one of the best films of the year.
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Ultimate Irish euphoria. The Trainspotting vibes hit you right from the start, and as the synopsis promises, you're in for a film with serious cult potential. You can feel the pure joy of creation in every aspect—whether it's the music or the story itself. After 14 years of attending the festival, this was the first time I went to see a film twice. At press screenings, applause is rare, but Kneecap totally earned it. 90%. P.S. At my age, I really didn’t think I’d be getting into Irish hip-hop. But after this... do I even have a choice?!
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Incredibly funny Irish bold ride about the formation of a hip-hop band, whose members played themselves in the film and showed Czech viewers not only awareness of the existence of this unique, problematic, politically quirky group, but also that they are fantastic actors. It's like a variation of Trainspotting for a younger generation that understands hip hop and all drug jargon, but also for lay sober audience who wants to have a royal fun and listen to authentic Irish Gaelic. Several times while watching Kneecap, I was reminded of the comedic Irish series Derry Girls, set around the time of the Irish Troubles, which was also very funny. This film simply wrote life itself, and thanks to the coronation with great songs, entertaining camera work, editing, and colorfulness, this film simply won't leave you indifferent. I was dancing to the rhythm even on the way out of the hall, and if "Kneecap" were to perform at Karlovy Vary this year, I would definitely go there to party. Oh, and the presence of my darling Fassbender was also a delight, as he surprisingly played a bigger role than I expected. One of the best cuts in this year's Karlovy Vary International Film Festival. KVIFF 2024
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