Irvine Welsh: Reality Is Not Enough

A revealing exploration of Trainspotting author Irvine Welsh, one of the most controversial writers of our times.

Synopsis

Irvine Welsh is at a crossroads in his life. After finding huge success with several film adaptations and six million books sold worldwide, he has become acutely aware of his mortality. Now, with his hedonistic days drawing to a close, join the outspoken author as he takes on a wild new journey that explores the boundaries of consciousness through a hallucinogenic trip.

 

This captivating piece of autobiographical filmmaking combines intimate observational footage, rare archive film clips and readings from his novels narrated by Liam Neeson (Batman Begins, Star Wars), Maxine Peake (The Theory of Everything, Shameless), musician Nick CaveRuth Negga (Ad Astra, Passing) and Stephen Graham (Adolescence, The Irishman).

Director: Paul Sng (Poly Styrene: I Am a Cliché, Tish)
Producer: Paul Sng (Poly Styrene: I Am a Cliché, Tish)
Language: English
Writer: Paul Sng (Poly Styrene: I Am a Cliché, Tish)
Cast: Irvine Welsh, Liam Neeson, Maxine Peake, Nick Cave, Ruth Negga, Stephen Graham
Genre: Documentary
Production Year: 2025 (Complete)