Award-winning Irish-language film Kneecap has scored six nods for the 2025 British Academy of Film and Television (BAFTA) Film Awards, while Saoirse Ronan has been nominated in the Leading Actress category for her role in The Outrun.

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Kneecap and Saoirse Ronan among BAFTA Awards nominees

Nominations for the 2025 BAFTA Film Awards were announced on Wednesday, with papal thriller Conclave leading with 12 nods.

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Saoirse Ronan and Kneecap receive BAFTA nominations as papal thriller Conclave leads way with 12 nods

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The film about the Irish language rap trio from Belfast has already been shortlisted for two Academy Awards.

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Kneecap make light of ‘handy’ acting business after film earns six Bafta nods

The nominations for the 2025 BAFTA Film Awards are in, and as always, they have their fair share of snubs and surprises. At the top of the list of snubs this year are “Wicked,” which missed out on the best film category, and Denzel Washington (“Gladiator II”) who, despite being one of the most celebrated […]

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BAFTA Nominations Snubs and Surprises: ‘Wicked’ and Denzel Washington Miss Out While Hugh Grant and ‘Kneecap’ Muscle In

Kneecap, The Outrun, Blitz, and Irish-produced The Apprentice have all been nominated for the 2025 EE Bafta Awards

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Good day for the Irish as Kneecap and Saoirse Ronan among Bafta Awards nominees

It has also been shortlisted for two Academy Awards, including Best International Feature and Best Original Song for "Sick in the Head"

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KNEECAP lift six BAFTA nominations including 'Outstanding British Film'

IRISH language rap trio Kneecap took a typically forthright swipe at the British establishment after a film about the Belfast band secured six Bafta…

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Irish group Kneecap take brutal swipe at UK establishment after Bafta nominations

Rich Peppiatt's Irish hip-hop biopic on the Belfast-based trio — boasting Michael Fassbender among its ensemble — scored six nominations on Wednesday.

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Rich Peppiatt Makes BAFTA History as Tied Record-Holder for Debut Director Noms With ‘Kneecap’

The BAFTA ceremony will take place on 16 February.

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Kneecap nominated for six BAFTAs, including Best British Film (we know, we know)

Comedy biopic starring Irish language rappers in running for gongs including Outstanding Debut

Kneecap and Saoirse Ronan among BAFTA Awards nominees

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