Comedy film about notorious student area The Holyland coming to cinemas across NI next month
James Nesbitt appears as a "brilliantly exaggerated" version of himself
A coming-of-age film taking you inside Belfast student life in the Holylands is coming to screens across Northern Ireland next month.
Set in the infamous student quarter of South Belfast, The UnHolyands follows brothers Michael, played by Ciaran McCourt and Scott, played by Peter Jeffries, on a mission to host one last legendary house party before graduation and the responsibilities of adulthood come crashing in.
From 26-year-old Enniskillen-born filmmaker Paddy Duffy, the film is the result of a four-year passion project and had its world Premiere at Belfast Film Festival last year to critical acclaim.
A description of the film reads: "When Michael and Scott's strict father discovers their wild plans, he bans any further partying and dispatches his uptight assistant to keep them in line.
"As the brothers scramble to pull off their blowout bash without being caught, chaos, comedy, and unexpected lessons ensue.
"Adding star power to the madness, James Nesbitt appears as a brilliantly exaggerated version of himself, alongside cameos from well-known faces from Northern Ireland culture including singer Nathan Carter and boxer Tyrone McKenna, who bring local colour and humour to this larger than life tale of youth and rebellion."
Filmed on location in Belfast’s iconic student streets, The UnHolylands delivers an "authentic and affectionately chaotic portrait" of the shared houses, street parties, and unforgettable nights that have shaped generations of students.
Paddy Duffy said: “I wanted to create a film that felt real, raw and ridiculously funny, something that anyone who's lived in or passed through the Holylands could relate to. It’s messy, it’s mad, and it’s full of heart.”
The film will be showing in the following cinemas from October 3:
- Dundonald Omniplex
- Kennedy Centre Omniplex
- Lisburn Omniplex
- Newry Omniplex
- Enniskillen IMC
- Newtownards IMC
- Ballymena IMC
- Banbridge IMC
- Yorkgate Movie House
- Strabane Eclipse
- Derry MovieBowl
- Belfast Odeon
For updates on further screenings, see here
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