Pride mixed with disappointment as Kneecap miss out on chance of Oscar glory

Kneecap writer-director Rich Peppiatt (left) and producer Trevor Birney join members of the cast and crew of the movie Kneecap watching a screening of the Oscar nominations at Madden’s Bar in Belfast (Mark Marlow/PA) - (PA Wire)

Excitement gave way to groans of disappointment in a Belfast bar as fans realised the Irish language rap trio Kneecap would not be gracing the red carpet at this year’s Oscars ceremony.

Dozens had crammed into the tiny room upstairs in Madden’s Bar to watch the the nominations being revealed, with hopes high that the movie Kneecap would be given the opportunity to go for Oscar glory.