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‘Kneecap’ Selected by Ireland for Oscars International Feature Film Race
Ireland has become the first country to submit a film for the 2025 Oscars, choosing Sundance breakout 'Kneecap' to represent the country.
“The Irish Academy is delighted to announce ‘Kneecap’ to represent Ireland in the Oscar international feature film category,” said IFTA CEO Áine Moriarty. Added writer-director Rich Peppiatt: “Since the start of the year when ‘Kneecap’ premiered in Sundance, we’ve been humbled by the grá the film has received around the world. “We would like to thank IFTA for choosing ‘Kneecap’ and placing the film in such esteemed company – to be in a category that boasts previous winners such as ‘The Zone of Interest,’ ‘Crouching Tiger Hidden Dragon,’ ‘The Lives of Others’ and ‘Parasite’ is such a thrill.
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