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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
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Holly Patrick

‘Kneecap’ director dedicates outstanding British debut Bafta to everyone who ‘should have their homeland respected’

Kneecap director Rich Peppiatt dedicated his Bafta award for outstanding British debut to those who are fighting to “have their homeland respected”.

The Irish-language comedy-drama depicts the Belfast rap trio’s rise to fame and how they strived to bring the Irish language to a younger generation.

Hailing Kneecap as a "movement", Peppiatt added as he collected the award in London on Sunday (16 February): "Everyone should have their language respected, their culture respected.

“This award is dedicated to everyone out there who's fighting that fight.”

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