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Oscars: Ireland Selects Damian McCann’s Heist Thriller ‘Aontas’ for International Feature Race

“Aontas,” the Irish-language heist thriller from director Damian McCann, has been chosen as Ireland’s entry for the best international feature film category at the 2027 Academy Awards. The film was selected by the Irish Film & TV Academy (IFTA) and a committee including “Evil Dead Rise” director Lee Cronin, “Derry Girls” creator Lisa McGee, BAFTA-nominated […]

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Oscars: Ireland Selects Damian McCann’s Heist Thriller ‘Aontas’ for International Feature Race
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