‘Kneecap,’ ‘Love Lies Bleeding’ Lead British Independent Film Awards Nominations
variety.comEllise Shafer “Kneecap” and “Love Lies Bleeding” lead the nominees for this year’s British Independent Film Awards. “How to Have Sex” breakout Mia McKenna-Bruce and “Rye Lane” star Vivian Oparah announced the nominations in London on Tuesday morning. “Kneecap” received the most nods with 14, including best screenplay, director for Rich Peppiatt and joint lead performance for Kneecap members Liam Óg Ó Hannaidh, Naoise Ó Cairealláin and JJ Ó Dochartaigh.
Rose Glass’ “Love Lies Bleeding” follows with 12, including best British independent film, director, screenplay and joint lead performance for Kristen Stewart and Katy O’Brian. “The Outrun,” starring Saoirse Ronan, received nine nods for best British independent film, director for Nora Fingsheidt, screenplay for Fingsheidt and Amy Liptrot and lead performance for Ronan.
Andrea Arnold’s “Bird,” Rungano Nyoni’s “On Becoming a Guinea Fowl” and James Krishna Floyd’s “Unicorns” each garnered seven nominations.
The winners will be revealed, in addition to this year’s recipient of the Richard Harris Award for outstanding contribution by an actor to a British film, during a ceremony at London’s Roundhouse on Dec.
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