Film reviews: Christy is a brutal, funny and poignant coming-of-age tale

Set in Cork, Christy opens with its eponymous anti-hero, 17-year-old Christy (Danny Power), returning from Ballincollig to his old stomping ground on the Northside.
Film reviews: Christy is a brutal, funny and poignant coming-of-age tale

A still from 'Christy', the film by Irish film-maker Brendan Canty starring Daniel Power.

Fri, 29 Aug, 2025 - 13:00
Declan Burke

  • Christy
  • ★★★★☆
  • Cinematic release

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