KNEECAP leads BIFA nominations
The Irish-language rap comedy KNEECAP leads the British Independent Film Awards with an impressive 14 nominations. Set in Belfast, the film secured nominations for Best British Independent Film and Best Joint Lead Performance for its trio of stars – Liam Óg Ó Hannaidh, Naoise Ó Cairealláin, and JJ Ó Dochartaigh, who perform as Mo Chara, Móglaí Bap, and DJ Próvaí respectively.
The film, which features Michael Fassbender alongside the Irish-language rappers, received funding from both the British Film Institute and Northern Ireland Screen’s Irish language broadcast fund. Director Rich Peppiatt earned multiple nominations, including Best Director and Best Screenwriter, along with nominations in both debut categories.
Following closely is LOVE LIES BLEEDING with 12 nominations. This bodybuilding noir, directed by SAINT MAUD filmmaker Rose Glass, stars Kristen Stewart and Katy O’Brian. Glass received nominations for Best Director and Best Screenwriter (shared with co-writer Weronika Tofilska), while Stewart and O’Brian are nominated for Best Joint Lead Performance.
Rounding out the top contenders is THE OUTRUN, garnering nine nominations. This Orkney-set adaptation of Amy Liptrot’s memoir features Saoirse Ronan, who received a nomination for Best Lead Performance.
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