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Ireland selects Irish-language heist thriller 'Aontas' for 2027 Oscars

The Irish Film & Television Academy selected Damian McCann's film to represent the country in the best international feature category at the 99th Academy Awards.

Updated Aug 28, 2026 · 07:19 UTC2 reports

The short version

  • The Irish Film & Television Academy selected the Irish-language thriller 'Aontas' as Ireland's entry for the best international feature film category at the 99th Academy Awards.
  • Directed by Damian McCann, the film uses reverse chronology to detail a rural bank robbery and stars Carrie Crowley, Bríd Brennan, and Eva-Jane Gaffney.
  • The selection follows previous Irish-language Oscar contenders, including the nominated 2023 film 'The Quiet Girl' and the shortlisted 2024 film 'Kneecap'.

Key facts

  • The Irish Film & Television Academy and an industry committee selected 'Aontas' to represent Ireland in the best international feature film category for the 2027 Academy Awards.[The Hollywood Reporter · Variety]
  • The film was directed by Damian McCann, co-written with Sarah Gordon, and produced by Púca Pictures.[The Hollywood Reporter · Variety]
  • 'Aontas' features a reverse-chronological narrative focused on three thieves involved in a rural bank robbery.[The Hollywood Reporter · Variety]
  • The production received backing from TG4, BBC Gaeilge, Northern Ireland Screen's Irish Language Broadcast Fund, and Yellowmoon.[The Hollywood Reporter · Variety]

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