Ireland's Oscar Hopeful: 'Aontas' Brings a Fresh Twist to the Heist Genre

Ireland's film academy has chosen the Irish-language feature "Aontas" as the country's submission for the best international feature Oscar. Directed by Damian McCann, the heist thriller stars Carrie Crowley and unfolds in reverse order, depicting a failed robbery at a rural credit union. The selection continues Ireland's recent success in the category, following nominations and shortlists for "The Quiet Girl" and "Kneecap."