Norwegian film "Sentimental Value" is another strong contender, with eight nods.
Stellan Skarsgard, up for best supporting actor, said the recognition for the low-budget film from both the British and American academies was fantastic.
"It's also a foreign film, but people have learnt to read subtitles, finally," he said.
The 79th British Academy Film Awards will be held in London on Sunday evening, hosted by Scottish actor, TV presenter and director Alan Cumming.
