From ‘Kneecap’ to a Karlovy Vary Hit to Mia Hansen-Løve’s Next Film: Ireland’s Wildcard Makes Instant Splash as Producer

Dublin-based production company Wildcard has made a splash with its very first feature. According to Variety, the film is 'Kneecap,' a rowdy, drug-soaked, politically-charged comedy about the Northern Irish rap group of the same name. The debut proved successful enough to attract filmmaker Mia Hansen-Løve, who is now working with Wildcard on her next project. For a brand-new production company, securing a major director for your second outing is the kind of vote of confidence that usually takes years to earn.

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