Colin Farrell and Rachel Weisz's latest project The Lobster leads the 2015 Moet British Independent Film Awards nominations with seven nods
The Lobster, Macbeth and 45 Years are leading the way in nominations at the 2015 Moet British Independent Film Awards.
Colin Farrell and Rachel Weisz's latest project is the top contender at the ceremony, and has been nominated in seven categories, including: Best British Independent Film and Best Actor.
Following close behind are 45 Years and Macbeth with six nomination each at the awards, which will be held on Sunday December 6 at London's Old Billingsgate Markets.
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Leading the nominations: The Lobster starring Colin Farrell and Rachel Weisz (pictured), Macbeth, 45 Years and Macbeth are leading the way in nominations at the 2015 Moet British Independent Film Awards
The Lobster, directed by Award-winning director Yorgos Lanthimos, is set in a dystopian future where single people are arrested and transferred to an eerie hotel.
Once there they are obliged to find a partner within 45 days, and If they fail, they are transformed into an animal.
The Sci-Fi romance has bagged seven nominations at the ceremony, with 39-year-old Farrell nominated for the Best Actor gong in his starring role of David, while Olivia Coleman and Ben Whishaw have been nominated for their respective supporting roles.
The film could also bag gongs for Best British Independent Film, Best Director, Best Screenplay and Producer of the Year.
Onto a winner? Sci-Fi romance, The Lobster, has bagged seven nominations at the ceremony, with 39-year-old Farrell nominated for the Best Actor gong in his starring role of David
Meanwhile Michael Fassbender's Macbeth has been put up for six awards, including Best Actor for the 39-year-old Oscar-nominated actor, and Best Actress for Marion Cotillard as Lady Macbeth.
The dramatic period re-telling of Shakespeare's iconic tragedy of deceit, betrayal, and one man's decent into madness, has also scored nominations for Best Supporting Actor for Sean Harris in his role as Macduff.
Tom Courtney and Charlotte Rampling's golden years romance, 45 Years, has also been put up for six awards, including Best Actor and Best Romance.
Going in for the kill: Meanwhile Michael Fassbender's Macbeth has been put up for six awards, including Best Actor for the 39-year-old Oscar-nominated actor, and Best Actress for Marion Cotillard as Lady Macbeth
While blockbuster historical drama Suffragette, based on Emmeline Pankhurst's struggle for women's suffrage in Britain, has been nominated in four categories.
Three of the film's stars have been nominated for their efforts in the film, with Carey Mulligan in the Best Actress category and both Helena Bonham Carter and Ann-Marie Duff nominated in the Best Supporting Actress category.
Now in its 18th year, the Awards founded by Elliot Grove and Suzanne Ballantyne in 1998, has crowned international hits such as Moon, Slumdog Millionaire and The Constant Gardner as Best Film in the past.
Popular history: Blockbuster historical drama Suffragette, based on Emmeline Pankhurst's struggle for women's suffrage in Britain, has been nominated in four categories - with Carey Mulligan up for Best Actress
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