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Rappers Kneecap among Irish talent shortlisted for Oscars

The film Kneecap has been shortlisted in the best international feature film category and for best original song.

Evening Standard

“There is an irony in the best British film being Irish.” Kneecap triumph in seven categories at the British Independent Film Awards, with their self-titled biopic winning the top prize, Best British Independent Film

We told you it was the best film of the year back in June

Louder

Irish rap comedy Kneecap tops British independent film awards

Director Rich Peppiatt said ‘there is an irony in the best British film being Irish’ as his Belfast-set film won seven prizes in total

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Kneecap clean up at British film awards – as press fumes

IRISH language rappers Kneecap have cleaned up at the British Independent Film Awards – much to the chagrin of their critics.

The National (Scotland)

Film about rap trio Kneecap wins seven gongs at British Independent Film Awards

Awards included Best British Independent Film, Best Debut Screenwriter and Best Original Music.

Evening Standard

Netflix adds one of the wildest, most entertaining movies I've seen this year, and you should watch it ASAP

Irish movie Kneecap is now streaming on Netflix, and I can’t recommend this comedy about an Irish-language hip hop group enough.

WhatToWatch

Kneecap leads nominations for British independent film awards

Belfast-set rap comedy leads the charge with 14 nominations, with Love Lies Bleeding and The Outrun close behind

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Kneecap review – fictionalised origin story is one of the funniest films of the year

Belfast rappers Kneecap use the Irish language as their weapon in Rich Peppiatt’s exhilarating comedy drama co-starring Michael Fassbender

The Guardian - UK

Kneecap: raucous Irish-language comedy reveals lingering effects of the Troubles in West Belfast

On the face of it, Kneecap, the new film from writer-director Rich Peppiatt, is a fictionalised biopic of a Gaelic hip-hop group from Northern Ireland.

The Conversation

Kneecap review: A sweary, crude and brilliantly political Irish comedy

The real-life hip-hop trio of the title play themselves in this riotous, semi-fictional origin story – which features a smart Michael Fassbender cameo

The Independent UK

Kneecap review: "This fictional hip-hop biopic is an unruly mosh-pit of humor and energy"

Total Film

Certified Fresh 2024 new movie is this generation's Trainspotting

I caught the critically acclaimed Kneecap recently and here's why it reminded me of the Danny Boyle and Ewan McGregor classic Trainspotting.

WhatToWatch

Fontaines D.C. announce biggest ever UK headline show, with Amyl & The Sniffers and Kneecap in support

Dublin's Fontaines D.C. and Belfast's Kneecap to unite Ireland (in song) at huge London outdoor show

Louder

“The government is probably writing up a new law as we speak to ban Irish-language hip-hop for life.” Annoying all the right people, Kneecap have been called “the most controversial band since the Sex Pistols”, and they're only just getting started

With their acclaimed debut album and award-wining film, Kneecap are going global in 2024, not bad for a group who rap in what some claim to be a 'dead' language

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Comedy biopic 'Kneecap' secures international sales, expanding its distribution

Discover the international success of the uproarious biopic 'Kneecap', chronicling the rise of an Irish rap group and their rebellious impact on youth culture.

Belfast Live

Irish language film about Belfast rap group KNEECAP to showcase at Cannes

"We're buzzing to show people a side of Belfast that isn't about guns, bombs and death"

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