Christy (2025 Irish film)
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| Directed by | Brendan Canty |
| Screenplay by | Alan O'Gorman |
| Story by | Alan O'Gorman & Brendan Canty |
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| Cinematography | Colm Hogan |
| Edited by | Allyn Quigley |
| Music by | Daithí |
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Running time | 99 minutes[2] |
| Countries | Ireland United Kingdom |
| Language | English |
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
- Danny Power as Christy
- Diarmuid Noyes as Shane
- Emma Willis as Stacey
- Alison Oliver as Chloe
- Chris Walley as Trevor
- Helen Behan as Pauline
- Lewis Brophy as Troy
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 was also showcased at the 53rd Norwegian International Film Festival in Main Programme section on 17 August 2025.[9]
The film was released in Ireland on 29 August 2025,[10] and in the United Kingdom on 5 September.[11]
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.[12]
Accolades
It won best Irish film at the Galway Film Fleadh in July 2025.[13]
| Award | Date | Category | Recipient | Result | Ref. |
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| Berlin International Film Festival | 21 February 2025 | The Grand Prix for the Best Film in Generation 14plus | Christy | Won | [14] |
| European Film Award | 16 April 2026 | Lux Award | Christy | Pending | [15] |
| Galway Film Fleadh | 11 July 2025 | Best Irish Film | Christy | Won | [16] |
| Dublin Film Critics' Circle | 18 December 2025 | Best Irish Film | Christy | Won | [17] |
References
- ^ a b c Tabbara, Mona (February 3, 2025). "Charades boards Berlinale title 'Christy', sells to UK-Ireland (exclusive)". Screen Daily. Retrieved February 5, 2025.
- ^ "Christy (2025)". Irish Film Classification Office. July 7, 2025. Retrieved July 7, 2025.
- ^ "Christy". Berlinale. February 4, 2025. Retrieved February 22, 2025.
- ^ a b c "Cork film to have Berlin world premiere this month". RTE. February 4, 2025. Retrieved February 5, 2025.
- ^ "Revealed: Cillian Murphy movie and Knocknaheeny-set drama among new Irish films". Irish Examiner. January 24, 2024. Retrieved February 5, 2025.
- ^ Orciari, Veronica (January 21, 2025). "Brendan Canty's Christy to open the Generation 14plus strand of the Berlinale". cineuropa.org. Retrieved February 5, 2025.
- ^ "'If these kids can rap, they can act': Kabin crew appear in Knocknaheeny set film". Irish Examiner. August 1, 2024. Retrieved February 5, 2025.
- ^ Roxborough, Scott (January 16, 2025). "Berlin Festival Unveils Generation Full Lineup". Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved February 5, 2025.
- ^ "Christy". Norwegian International Film Festival. July 31, 2025. Retrieved August 3, 2025.
- ^ "One of the best Irish films opens in cinemas in August". RTÉ. June 25, 2025. Retrieved July 7, 2025.
- ^ "Irish coming-of-age film 'Christy' leads September's new releases". Into Film. September 4, 2025. Retrieved September 11, 2025.
- ^ "Network of the Festivals in the Adriatic Region Programmes". Sarajevo Film Festival. August 10, 2025. Retrieved August 10, 2025.
- ^ Abbatescianni, Davide (July 15, 2025). "The 37th Galway Film Fleadh crowns Brendan Canty's Christy as its champion". Cineuropa.org. Retrieved July 16, 2025.
- ^ "Berlinale: Children's Jury Generation Kplus". Berlinale. February 21, 2025. Retrieved February 22, 2025.
- ^ Goodfellow, Melanie (October 7, 2025). "'Sentimental Value'; 'It Was Just An Accident' & 'Deaf' Make Europe's LUX Audience Award Shortlist + Arab Critics For European Films Noms". Deadline.
- ^ "Best Irish Film". Galway Film Fleadh. July 13, 2025. Retrieved July 13, 2025.
- ^ Clarke, Donald (December 18, 2025). "Dublin Film Critics Circle awards 2025: Sinners wins near unprecedented number of categories". The Irish Times. Retrieved December 18, 2025.