Feature film shot in Cork to premiere at prestigious Berlin Film Festival

The film 'Christy' has Young Offenders star Danny Power and Diarmuid Noyes of Pure Mule: The Last Weekend and Five Minutes of Heaven fame in the lead roles

A still from 'Christy', the film by Brendan Canty starring Daniel Power takes place over one summer in Cork City’s northside.

The debut feature film by award-winning Irish director Brendan Canty, which was shot in Cork, is to receive its world premiere at the prestigious Berlin Film Festival on Friday night.

Christy, based on Mr Canty’s acclaimed short film of the same name, has been chosen to open the Generation 14plus competition at Berlinale 2025 before its release in Irish and UK cinemas later this year.