Rich Peppiatt
Rich Peppiatt is a London-born filmmaker and former tabloid reporter known for his whistleblowing on unethical practices at the Daily Star during the phone-hacking scandal. He gained recognition for his satirical comedy film 'Kneecap', which explores complex themes of identity, culture, and politics through the lens of a Belfast Irish-language rap trio. Peppiatt's journey from tabloid journalism to filmmaking exemplifies his desire to challenge societal norms and push the boundaries of comedy and art.
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Rich Peppiatt will direct the film adaptation of the book.
Bad Bridgets book to become Margot Robbie film – The Irish Times
Ireland· 2025-11-06
Rich Peppiatt directed a film that semi-fictionalizes the origin story of the Irish hip-hop group Kneecap.
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Canada· 2025-10-04
Rich Peppiatt directed the award-winning semi-autobiographical film about Kneecap and noted that the group was 'unfazed' by the legal charge.
Kneecap rapper in court on terror charge for displaying Hezbollah flag at concert - Culture
Pakistan· 2025-06-19
Rich Peppiatt directed a film financed by Michael Fassbender that helped Kneecap gain recognition.
Kneecap en el Apolo de Barcelona: Resistencia cultural, humor, pasamontañas y activismo político | Noticias de Cataluña
Spain· 2025-06-10
Rich Peppiatt directed the film Kneecap, which is based on the true story of the band.
Pasaron por Coachella, casi los nominan al Oscar y ahora los investiga la policía antiterrorista: el caso de Kneecap
Uruguay· 2025-05-01
Rich Peppiatt is the director of the film 'Kneecap', which explores the Irish resistance and identity.
absurd und vulgär, aber auf Gälisch
Switzerland· 2025-02-23
Rich Peppiatt made history at the BAFTAs with a record number of nominations for a debut director.
„Конклава“ го победи „Бруталист“, Мајки Медисон ги засени поискусните колешки
North Macedonia· 2025-02-21
Rich Peppiatt won the award for outstanding debut by a British writer, director or producer at this year’s Bafta awards.
Saoirse Ronan, Kneecap, Mikey Madison and Warrick Davis among stars on red carpet – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-02-17
Outstanding Debut by a British Writer, Director or Producer: Kneecap, Rich Peppiatt (director, writer).
The 2025 Bafta winners: Conclave and The Brutalist dominate awards in London
New Zealand· 2025-02-17
Rich Peppiatt, director of Kneecap, has won outstanding debut by a British writer, director or producer at the 2025 British Academy of Film and Television awards.
Emilia Pérez is still in the race, Anora is back as a front-runner, and more – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-02-16
Rich Peppiatt directed the film Kneecap, which was highlighted at the BAFTAs.
Los BAFTA, los Premios de la Academia Británica de Cine, ya tienen sus ganadores y muchos de ellos le apuntan a los Oscar
Argentina· 2025-02-16
Rich Peppiatt has won best outstanding debut by a British writer, director or producer at this year’s Bafta awards.
Conclave beats The Brutalist to best picture as Kneecap film wins award – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-02-16
Rich Peppiatt has won best Outstanding Debut by a British writer, director or producer at this year’s Bafta awards.
Kneecap director Rich Peppiatt wins Outstanding Debut by a British writer, director or producer – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-02-16
Rich Peppiatt won for his direction in Kneecap.
Baftas 2025: the full list of winners – live! | Baftas
United Kingdom· 2025-02-16
The film was written and directed by Rich Peppiatt.
Will it be luck of the Irish for local Bafta nominees?United Kingdom· 2025-02-16
The film's director Rich Peppiatt won best director in the film category.
Cillian Murphy wins best lead actor at Irish Film awardsUnited Kingdom· 2025-02-14
Rich Peppiatt won the award for best director for his film Kneecap.
Small Things Like These adaptation beats Kneecap to win best film award – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-02-14
Rich Peppiatt is a London-born tabloid reporter turned filmmaker who is nominated for multiple awards for his film Kneecap.
‘Comedy and art should push up against a line’: Rich Peppiatt on class, controversy and Kneecap | FilmUnited Kingdom· 2025-02-13
