Belfast-set rap comedy leads the charge with 14 nominations, with Love Lies Bleeding and The Outrun close behindBelfast-set rap comedy Kneecap has emerged as the frontrunner in the British independent film awards, after it picked up 14 nominations to lead the field including best British independent film and best joint lead performance for its three main cast members Liam Óg Ó Hannaidh, Naoise Ó Cairealláin, JJ Ó Dochartaigh – AKA Mo Chara, Móglaí Bap and DJ Próvaí.Kneecap, which was part funded by the British Film Institute and Northern Ireland Screen’s Irish language broadcast fund, features the Irish-language rappers alongside Michael Fassbender, and scored multiple nominations for its director Rich Peppiatt, who is up for best director and screenwriter as well as the debut versions of both categories. Continue reading…
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Author : Andrew Pulver
Publish date : 2024-11-05 12:40:30
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Kneecap leads nominations for British independent film awards
