Kneecap have been celebrating after winning an award at the BAFTA film awards in London last night.
Director Rich Peppiatt picked up the gong for Outstanding Debut by a British Writer, Director or Producer last night.
Speaking to Newstalk’s Henry McKean, he said it had been a rollercoaster of a year.
“It’s been a very tiring year but hugely fun,” he said.
“My liver doesn’t appreciate it after a year on the road with Kneecap but I’ve loved every minute of it.”
We’re at the BAFTAs later - hopefully we steal a few to take back to Ireland.
Don’t forget the British government still occupy Ireland and they’re flying spy missions over Gaza as we speak to help Zionist fanatics bomb kids.
Free Palestine
Free the Six Counties pic.twitter.com/ndC6SG7NAH
— KNEECAP (@KNEECAPCEOL) February 16, 2025
Otherwise The Brutalist and Conclave dominated the event, winning several awards each.
The film about the election of a new Pope won both Best Film and Best British Film - a triumph not seen at the award ceremony since 2019.
And tonight’s final award for Best Film goes to…Conclave! ✨#EEBAFTAs pic.twitter.com/zF3WCN9RxH
— BAFTA (@BAFTA) February 16, 2025
The Brutalist, which tells the tale of a Holocaust survivor trying to navigate a new life in America, won Best Original Score and Cinematography; lead Adrien Brody also won a prize for Best Actor.
Afterwards New York-born Brody said the award was "incredibly meaningful", adding that, "England has felt quite a bit like home lately."
Meanwhile Mikey Madison won Best Actress for her role in the sex worker drama Anora and the 25-year-old used her acceptance speech to pay tribute to sex workers.
"I see you," she said.
"You deserve respect and human decency. I will always be a friend and an ally."
Main image: Kneecap and Rich Peppiatt in the Winners Room at the 2025 EE BAFTA Film Awards. Picture by: Alamy.com
