Saipan

An intense, Irish drama film about the infamous confrontation between star player Roy Keane of the national football team and his manager (Steve Coogan).

Their conflict escalates into a national scandal, with ego, loyalty and identity at stake. A compelling story of personal pride versus national expectations, set on the island of Saipan during Ireland's preparations for the 2002 World Cup.

Directed by Lisa Barros D'Sa, Glenn Leyburn
With Steve Coogan, Éanna Hardwicke, Peter McDonald

Country of production: Ireland, United Kingdom
English spoken, Dutch subtitles
drama, 91 min, 2025
12+