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Kenneth Branagh, Paul Mescal nominated for European Film Awards

Kenneth Branagh and Paul Mescal - Among the nominees at the awards in Reykjavík on Saturday 10 December
Kenneth Branagh and Paul Mescal - Among the nominees at the awards in Reykjavík on Saturday 10 December

Belfast's Oscar-winning writer-director Kenneth Branagh and Aftersun star Paul Mescal are among the nominees for this year's European Film Awards.

Branagh is shortlisted in the European Screenwriter category for his coming-of-age story Belfast.

Mescal is nominated in the European Actor category for his performance in the father-daughter drama Aftersun.

The coming-of-age drama Close, crime-thriller Holy Spider and black comedy Triangle of Sadness lead this year's nominations with four each.

The winners will be announced at a ceremony on Saturday 10 December in Reykjavík.

Aftersun is due for release in cinemas on Friday 18 November.

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