The breakout movie is nominated for best British film, best editing, film not in the English language, best original screenplay, best casting and best debut – British writer, director or producer.
“It will be the first Irish language film to get best British film of the year, I imagine.”.
O Caireallain, also known as Moglai Bap, told the PA news agency on the red carpet: “We will be very proud to get best British film of the year.
Belfast rap group Kneecap said they would be “very proud” if they scoop the award for best British film at the Bafta awards.
“That will be quite fun to get up there and ultimately, the Irish language was destroyed, nearly, by the British Empire hundreds of years ago,” he added.
