{"id":632792,"date":"2025-12-14T23:07:23","date_gmt":"2025-12-14T23:07:23","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/632792\/"},"modified":"2025-12-14T23:07:23","modified_gmt":"2025-12-14T23:07:23","slug":"film-about-belfast-student-area-the-unholylands-featuring-james-nesbitt-to-stream-this-christmas","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/632792\/","title":{"rendered":"Film about Belfast student area ‘The UnHolylands’ featuring James Nesbitt to stream this Christmas"},"content":{"rendered":"

For those wishing to relive memories of their student days over the festive periodJames Nesbitt and the cast of The UnHolylands<\/p>\n

The UnHolyands is set to come to screens this Christmas.<\/p>\n

The coming-of-age film, which takes a comical look at Belfast student life in The Holyland, is coming to BBC Northern Ireland and BBC iPlayer next week.<\/p>\n

Set in the infamous student quarter of South Belfast<\/a>, the film follows brothers Michael and Scott on a mission to host one last legendary house party before graduation and the responsibilities of adulthood come crashing in.<\/p>\n

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It will air on BBC One Northern Ireland on Wednesday, December 17 at 10.40pm and following the broadcast, the full film will also be available to watch on the iPlayer.<\/p>\n

Enniskillen-born filmmaker Paddy Duffy called the film the result of a four-year passion project which was filmed on location to deliver an “authentic and affectionately chaotic portrait of the shared houses, street parties, and unforgettable nights that have shaped generations of students”.<\/p>\n

James Nesbitt features as a “brilliantly exaggerated” version on himself alongside camera from other popular local faces including boxer Tyrone McKenna and country legend Nathan Carter.<\/p>\n

Nathan Carter in The UnHolylands<\/p>\n

A description of the film reads: “When Michael and Scott’s strict father discovers their wild plans, he bans any further partying and dispatches his uptight assistant to keep them in line.<\/p>\n

“As the brothers scramble to pull off their blowout bash without being caught, chaos, comedy, and unexpected lessons ensue.<\/p>\n

“With its blend of outrageous comedy, heartfelt moments, and an unmistakably Northern Irish flavour, The Unholylands is set to become a cult favourite for a new generation.<\/p>\n

“Whether you’re a former student of Belfast\u2019s infamous Holylands or just along for the ride, this is a film that celebrates the chaos, the camaraderie, and the unforgettable messiness of growing up.”<\/p>\n

The UnHolylands airs on BBC Northern Ireland on December 17 at 10.40pm and will be available on BBC iPlayer<\/p>\n

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