Kneecap has formally been ignored of the 2025 Oscar nominations, and neither the band or their followers are blissful about it.
The semi-autobiographical comedy-drama primarily based on the Irish hip-hop trio of the identical title, Kneecap had been tipped as a contender in each the Greatest Worldwide Characteristic Movie and Greatest Unique Music classes, however at present’s nomination announcement revealed that they had been shut out of each.
The Northern Irish band, comprising of Mo Chara, Móglaí Bap and DJ Próvaí, shared their response to being snubbed on social media, posting “Fuck the Oscars. Free Palestine.” on X and Instagram.
Their response is in step with their response to the information of a ceasefire in Gaza on January 16, the place they posted “we should not overlook what Israel has accomplished”.
Followers additionally shared their disappointment on the movie’s omission on-line. One X consumer wrote: “kneecap didn’t get nominated for an oscar i have no idea what to do with myself now”. One other posted: “Hollywood pretends they’re obsessive about Eire and Irish actors till Kneecap produce the most effective films of the yr…”
kneecap didn’t get nominated for an oscar i have no idea what to do with myself now pic.twitter.com/RDqhwL6rDl
— kenny 🦐 (@inslayler) January 23, 2025
Hollywood pretends they’re obsessive about Eire and Irish actors till Kneecap produce the most effective films of the yr… #Oscars https://t.co/AX7PHsxOlz
— holly🏎️ (@holly5704) January 23, 2025
Enormous disappointment for the followers of #Kneecap – No nomination for greatest worldwide movie or music. #Oscars
— Evelyn O’Rourke (@evelyn_orourke) January 23, 2025
KNEECAP was simply too cool for the Academy #Oscars pic.twitter.com/14lG6TYqhk
— Conor Holt (@conor_holt) January 23, 2025
Many followers in contrast Kneecap’s lack of nominations to the 13 bagged by the Zoe Saldaña and Selena Gomez-starring musical drama Emilia Pérez, together with two within the Greatest Unique Music class.
One X consumer wrote: “oscars snubbed kneecap after which nominated emilia pérez in nearly each class. they’re NOT severe individuals”
One other remarked on the significance of Kneecap’s message about preserving endangered languages like Irish alive, and the way that ought to have contributed to it being acknowledged at this yr’s Academy Awards.
@kirbyfaces wrote: “The snub of Kneecap is definitely the most important miss of this award season. It wasn’t only a “comedic” story about their lives; it was concerning the important function language performs in preserving a tradition alive. With out language, we don’t simply lose phrases; we lose the soul of who we’re.”
oscars snubbed kneecap after which nominated emilia pérez in nearly each class. they’re NOT severe individuals pic.twitter.com/c272VPcjLo
— shauna (@wednesdaysadums) January 23, 2025
The snub of Kneecap is definitely the most important miss of this award season. It wasn’t only a “comedic” story about their lives; it was concerning the important function language performs in preserving a tradition alive. With out language, we don’t simply lose phrases; we lose the soul of who we’re. #Oscars https://t.co/17VwMVC9in
— azra (@kirbyfaces) January 23, 2025
whaaat emilia pérez getting a nom however no kneecap 😭 you can’t be severe #Oscars https://t.co/f6CbMklyC4 pic.twitter.com/LSgQEEmUNG
— niamh (@xniamhamelia) January 23, 2025
Kneecap scored a five-star assessment from NME, with Andrew Trendell writing: “Unapologetically ballsy and courageous, Kneecap has no enterprise being pretty much as good as it’s – not solely one of many standout movies of 2024, however arguably the most effective music biopics of all time. So, with a lot thought and time to percolate, right here’s your full evaluation: Holy shit, fuck me, what a movie.”
