King Frankie - Members' Screening

IFTA and Wildcard Distribution invite you to a special advance screening of King Frankie.

From writer/director Dermot Malone, King Frankie tells the story of a man driven by the desire for monetary success, only to find himself facing the consequences of his choices.  The film explores the journey of Frankie (Peter Coonan), a taxi driver and owner of a small taxi firm.  On the day of his father’s funeral, Frankie is forced to confront a traumatic event from ten years previous.  As he grapples with the weight of this reckoning, his journey toward forgiveness—and ultimately redemption—begins.

Described by the filmmakers as "a Celtic Tiger tale you’ve never seen before," the film captures a raw, emotional narrative about the promises we make to others and to ourselves—and the strength it takes to keep them.

The film boasts an impressive ensemble cast, featuring Conor MacNeill (The Sixth Commandment), Ruairi O'Connor (The Conjuring: The Devil Made Me Do It), Lynn Rafferty (Taken Down), Olivia Caffrey (Trivia), Ally Ni Chiarain (Calm with Horses), and Owen Roe (Michael Collins). It also marks the acting debut of acclaimed Irish rapper Rejjie Snow.

Shot on location in North County Dublin and County Meath, King Frankie was produced by Matt D’Arcy for Banjoman and was in receipt of completion funding from Fís Éireann / Screen Ireland.

King Frankie opens in Irish cinemas on Friday 11th October.