Kneecap's self-titled film has won seven British Independent Film Awards, including the evening's most prestigious honour, Best British Independent Film.
Kneecap the movie, a 'heightened reality' tale of the Irish language-speaking West Belfast hip-hop trio's rise to infamy, described by Louder as "the loudest, funniest, most provocative movie you'll see in 2024" also triumphed in the Best Debut Screenwriter category (Rich Peppiatt) and the Best Joint Lead category, honouring band members Liam Óg Ó Hannaidh (Mo Chara), Naoise Ó Cairealláin (Móglaí Bap) and JJ Ó Dochartaigh (DJ Próvaí).
The film had dominated the nominations at the awards, held at the Roundhouse in Camden last night, December 8, with 14 nominations.
Speaking to the BBC at the Awards, Naoise Ó Cairealláin, offered his thoughts on why the film has connected with audiences worldwide.
