The film successfully combines criminal intrigue, a love story, vibrant music, and stylish visuals, and became a favorite at the Odessa International Film Festival (2021), where it premiered. Later, Kings of Rap received numerous awards and rave reviews at international film events, earning the title of a “new cult Ukrainian blockbuster.”
17-year-old boy nicknamed Kazan (Mykhailo Dziuba) dreams of becoming a famous rapper and winning the heart of his girlfriendabove all else. Kazan is willing to take risks for his dreams, but circumstances steer his life in a different direction, where he must fight for success, fight for love, fight for survival...
A story of person’s growing up, fatal mistakes, searching for one's place in life and love — it is no surprise that the first viewers compared Kings of Rap to the cult film 8 Mile: like the beating of a heart, rap echoes throughout the film, and the famous Ukrainian performer Anton Velboy (Wellboy) brilliantly coped with one of the central roles.
Ukrainian film and theater star Irma Vitovska also appears in the film in a completely unexpected role. Her scenes are striking in their brightness and emotionality, and they are so accurate that the plot seems even more voluminous and profound.
Young charismatic actors and masters of the screen, powerful soundtracks, an original story, rave reviews from film critics, unexpected plot twists – all this makes Kings of Rap a notable phenomenon and one of the main premieres of this summer!
The screening is arranged by Ukraine Culture Now with support from Region Stockholm.
Information:
Bring your own snacks, or shop at Teaterbaren which serves a selection of alcoholic beverages, soft drinks and snacks which are allowed into the cinema during the screening. The venue is accessible for all.
Original title: Kings of Rap (Ukranian: Королі репу)
Country of production: Ukraine
Duration: 100 minutes
Language: Ukrainan dialogue with English subtitles
Genre: crime, music, melodrama, drama
Production: Kristi Films with the participation of UPHub and the support of the Ukrainian State Film Agency and the Ministry of Culture and Information Policy of Ukraine.
Director: Myroslav Latyk
Producers: Yuriy Minzianov, Dmytro Minzianov
Cast: Mykhailo Dziuba, Anton Velboy, Irma Vitovska, Karyna Khymchuk, Yuriy Kulinich, Dmytro Khomyak, Andriy Borys
Cinematographer: Denys Demydovych
Screenwriters: Myroslav Latyk, Roman Magruk, Oleksiy Komarovskyi
Composer, sound producer: Cepasa
