The Irish film 'Kneecap', a musical drama featuring the artist group Kneecap, has been shortlisted for the International Feature Film category at the 97th Academy Awards. The film will compete against 14 other international productions.
Kneecap members Moglai Bap, DJ Provai and Mo Chara attended the UK premiere of Kneecap , the opening film of the Sundance London Film Festival in June. The Irish Film and Television Academy (IFTA) selected the film for Ireland's official submission to the International Feature category in the 2025 Oscars . The trio's 'Sick in the Head' has also been shortlisted for Best Original Song.
Nominations will be announced on January 17 ahead of the awards ceremony, set to take place on March 2 in Los Angeles. It also won Best Debut Screenwriter for Rich Peppiatt and Best Joint Lead for trio Liam Óg Ó Hannaidh, Naoise Ó Cairealláin, and JJ Ó Dochartaigh. Fifteen films will advance to the next round of voting in the International Feature Film category for the 97th Academy Awards. In the nominations round, Academy members from all branches opt in to participate and must view all 15 shortlisted films to vote. Other films in the International Feature category include the UK's 'Santosh', France's 'Emilia Pérez' and Germany's 'The Seed of the Sacred Fig'. Richard Williams, Chief Executive of Northern Ireland Screen, said: 'To make it onto an Oscar shortlist is no mean feat, 85 countries or regions submitted films that were eligible for consideration in the International Feature Film category.' This is testament not only to the incredible talent and creativity of the filmmakers and performers but also to the rich storytelling potential of Northern Ireland,' he added
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