The Mauritanian
 
Available now on Amazon Prime
Nominated for: Best Film, Outstanding British Film, Adapted Screenplay, Leading Actor (Tahar Rahim)


Retelling the true story of Mohamedou Ould Slahi, who was kidnapped, tortured and incarcerated in Guantánamo Bay for 14 years without ever being charged with a crime.

His House
 
Available now on Netflix
Nominated for: Outstanding British Film, Outstanding Debut by a British Writer, Director or Producer, Leading Actress (Wunmi Mosaku), EE Rising Star Award (Ṣọpẹ Dìrísù)


This thriller, written and directed by Remi Weekes, follows a refugee couple who have made a harrowing journey from war-torn South Sudan, only to find themselves placed in a house where malevolent forces are at play.

Sound of Metal
 
Amazon Prime, available from 12th April
Nominated for: Leading Actor (Riz Ahmed), Supporting Actor (Paul Raci)


This Amazon original film features Riz Ahmed as a drummer who loses his hearing, and seemingly along with it, his sense of purpose.

Les Misérables
 
Available now on Netflix
Nominated for: Film Not in the English Language
 
 
This French film involves no singing, but it is set in Montfermeil, the same Parisian district of Victor Hugo’s 1862 novel, addressing the relationship between the police and the residents of one of Paris’ most neglected suburbs.

Quo Vadis, Aida?
 
Available now on Amazon Prime
Nominated for: Film Not in the English Language


Set during the Bosnian war, Aida is working as a UN translator in Srebrenica when the Serbian army assumes control of the town, leaving her with life-changes choices she must make for herself and her family.

The White Tiger

Available now on Netflix
Nominated for: Adapted Screenplay, Leading Actor (Adarsh Gourav)


Adapted from the Man Booker Prize-winning novel by Aravind Adiga, this is the story of a chauffeur born into poverty who is determined to change his fate, whatever the cost.

Judas and the Black Messiah

Available now on Amazon Prime
Nominated for: Supporting Actor (Daniel Kaluuya), Supporting Actress (Dominique Fishback)


This arresting film tells the true story of an FBI informant who infiltrates the Illinois chapter of the Black Panther Party in the late 1960s to gather intelligence on Chairman Fred Hampton.

Calm with Horses
 
Available now on Netflix

Nominated for: Outstanding British Film, Supporting Actress (Niamh Algar), Supporting Actor (Barry Keoghan)


Set in rural Ireland, this directorial feature debut of Nick Rowland follows an ex-boxer who has become the feared enforcer for a drug-dealing family, whilst also trying to be a good father to his young autistic son.

The Social Dilemma

Netflix, available now
Nominated for: Documentary


Blending documentary with drama, this film examines the dark side of social media and its impact on society.