On Sunday, the 76th British Academy Film Awards also known as BAFTA announced the winners for their categories. While all other categories were pre-recorded, the Big Four – Best Actor, Best Actress, Best Director, and Best Film were announced on live television
The night looked promising for ‘All Quiet on the Western Front’ which had 14 nominations in the bag. The German remake movie ended up taking 7 of those home. The masks for Best Film, Adapted Screenplay, Film not in the English language, Director for Edward Berger, Cinematography, Sound and Original Score all went to the movie.
‘The Banshees of Inisherin‘ won four BAFTAs: Outstanding British Film, Original Screenplay, Supporting Actor for Barry Keoghan and Supporting Actress for Kerry Condon.
The adaptation of the life of the evergreen performer Elvis Presley – ‘Elvis‘ won four BAFTAs: Leading Actor for Austin Butler, Casting, Costume Design and Makeup and Hair.
Cate Blanchett, won Leading Actress for her performance in ‘Tár‘.
‘The Boy, The Mole, The Fox and The Horse‘ won the British Short Animation award; while the BAFTA for British Short Film was won by ‘An Irish Goodbye‘
The BAFTA Fellowship was presented to renowned British costume designer Sandy Powell. The Fellowship is the highest accolade bestowed by BAFTA in recognition of an individual’s outstanding and exceptional contribution to film, television or games across their career.
The only audience-voted award; The EE Rising Star Award went to Emma Mackey
