*SAIPAN* | Starring Steve Coogan and Éanna Hardwicke | World Premiere at TIFF 2025

Directed by: Lisa Barros D'sa and Glenn Leyburn

Written by: Paul Fraser

Cast: Steve Coogan, Éanna Hardwicke, Aoife Hinds, Harriet Cains, and Jamie Beamish

Produced by: Macdara Kelleher, John Keville, Trevor Birney, Olly Butler

Executive produced by: Patrick O'Neill, Eoin Egan, Rupert Preston, Ed Caffrey, Stephen Kelliher, Sophie Green,Greg Martin, Ursula Devine, Rachael O'Kane

SAIPAN explores the explosive clash between soccer star Roy Keane and manager Mick McCarthy before the 2002 FIFA World Cup. Their feud, rooted in clashing standards and personalities, erupted on the island of Saipan, shaking the Irish team and nation. As Keane walked out, McCarthy faced chaos. This gripping true story goes beyond sport, it’s a dramatic, often comic tale of leadership, loyalty, and a rivalry that captured global attention.

Public Screenings

Thursday, September 4 at 6:00PM at TIFF Lightbox Cinema 1 - Viola Desmond Cinema

Friday, September 5 at 9:45PM at Scotiabank 2

Saturday, September 13 at 8:50AM at Scotiabank 4

*Please note all reviews are embargoed until Thursday, September 4th at 8:00PM  ET

Press & Industry Screenings

Friday, September 5 at 11:30AM at Scotiabank 4

Thursday, September 11 at 1:00PM at Scotiabank 12

RT: 91 Minutes