Hollywood’s movers and shakers fought the jetlag and took to the red carpet for the British Academy Film Awards, which took place at London’s Royal Albert Hall.
Sam Mendes’ celebrated World War One drama 1917 was the night’s big winner, taking home a total of seven awards – including best director, best film and best British film (give someone else a chance, Sam!).
Todd Phillips’ villainous origin story Joker picked up three awards, including best actor for Joaquin Phoenix, who used his time on the podium to call out the lack of diversity recognised throughout this year’s awards season. Renee Zellweger nabbed the best actress trophy for her portrayal of Judy Garland in biopic Judy, while Bong Joon-ho’s Parasite won two awards for original screenplay and film not in the English language.
Elsewhere, best supporting actor winner Brad Pitt got some of the biggest laughs of the night, despite not even turning up – continuing his successful run of awards-season stand-up. His Once Upon A Time In Hollywood co-star Margot Robbie accepted the award on his behalf and read out a speech, in which Brad riffed on Brexit and a certain Royal hoo-hah… “Hey, Britain, hear you’ve become single – welcome to the club!” Robbie read. “He says he is going to name this Harry because he is really excited about bringing it back to the States with him.”
No major surprises or upsets, then. Will the Oscars continue that trend or throw in a couple of curveballs? We’ll find out next weekend, but for now here is the full list of nominees and winners, highlighted in bold.
Best Film
1917The IrishmanJokerOnce Upon A Time In HollywoodParasite
Outstanding British Film
1917BaitFor SamaRocketmanSorry We Missed YouThe Two Popes
Director
1917 – Sam MendesThe Irishman – Martin ScorseseJoker – Todd PhillipsOnce Upon A Time In Hollywood – Quentin TarantinoParasite – Bong Joon-Ho
Leading Actor
Leonardo DiCaprio – Once Upon A Time In HollywoodAdam Driver – Marriage StoryTaron Egerton – RocketmanJoaquin Phoenix – JokerJonathan Pryce – The Two Popes
Supporting Actor
Tom Hanks – A Beautiful Day In The NeighbourhoodAnthony Hopkins – The Two PopesAl Pacino – The IrishmanJoe Pesci – The IrishmanBrad Pitt – Once Upon A Time In Hollywood
Leading Actress
Jessie Buckley – Wild RoseScarlett Johansson – Marriage StorySaoirse Ronan – Little WomenCharlize Theron – BombshellRenée Zellweger – Judy
Supporting Actress
Laura Dern – Marriage StoryScarlett Johansson – Jojo RabbitFlorence Pugh – Little WomenMargot Robbie – BombshellMargot Robbie – Once Upon A Time In Hollywood
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Film Not In The English Language
The FarewellFor SamaPain and GloryParasitePortrait Of A Lady On Fire
Adapted Screenplay
The Irishman – Steven ZaillianJojo Rabbit – Taika WaititiJoker – Todd Phillips, Scott SilverLittle Women – Greta GerwigThe Two Popes – Anthony McCarten
Original Screenplay
Booksmart – Susanna Fogel, Emily Halpern, Sarah Haskins, Katie SilbermanKnives Out – Rian JohnsonMarriage Story – Noah BaumbachOnce Upon A Time In Hollywood – Quentin TarantinoParasite – Han Jin Won, Bong Joon-Ho
Documentary
American FactoryApollo 11Diego MaradonaFor SamaThe Great Hack
Animated Film
Frozen IIKlausFarmageddon: A Shaun The Sheep MovieToy Story 4
Original Score
1917 – Thomas NewmanJojo Rabbit – Michael GiacchinoJoker – Hildur GudnadóttirLittle Women – Alexandre DesplatStar Wars: The Rise Of Skywalker – John Williams
Cinematography
1917 – Roger DeakinsThe Irishman – Rodrigo PrietoJoker – Lawrence SherLe Mans ’66 – Phedon PapamichaelThe Lighthouse – Jarin Blaschke
Editing
The IrishmanJojo RabbitJokerLe Mans ’66Once Upon A Time In Hollywood
Production Design
1917The IrishmanJojo RabbitJokerOnce Upon A Time In Hollywood
Costume Design
The IrishmanJojo RabbitJudyLittle WomenOnce Upon A Time In Hollywood
Make-Up & Hair
1917BombshellJokerJudyRocketman
Sound
1917JokerLe Mans ’66RocketmanStar Wars: The Rise Of Skywalker
Special Visual Effects
1917Avengers: EndgameThe IrishmanThe Lion KingStar Wars: The Rise Of Skywalker
Casting
Joker – Shayna MarkowitzMarriage Story – Douglas Aibel, Francine MaislerOnce Upon A Time In Hollywood – Victoria ThomasThe Personal History Of David Copperfield – Sarah CroweThe Two Popes – Nina Gold
British Short Animation
Grandad Was A RomanticIn Her BootsThe Magic Boat
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