'Kneecap' Smashes 2024 British Independent Film Awards — Winners List

Story by Harrison Richlin

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Indie Irish rap drama 'Kneecap' dominates the 2024 British Independent Film Awards, shattering expectations with a massive 14 nominations and 7 wins.

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The film's director Eoghan Mac Giolla Bhríde, a rising star in the Irish film scene, took home the coveted Best Director prize for his gritty, authentic portrayal of Dublin's hip-hop underground.
Breakout star Cillian O'Gairbhí's raw, emotional performance as the film's lead earned him the Best Actor award, cementing his status as an actor to watch in the coming years.

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Eoghan Mac Giolla Bhríde, Cillian O'Gairbhí, British Independent Film Awards, 'Kneecap'