Sam Mendesu2019 war drama 1917 emerged as the big winner at the 2020 British Academy of Film and Televisions Film Awards ( BAFTAs), held at Londonu2019s Royal Albert Hall yesterday.
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Joaquin Phoenixu2019s win in the Leading Actor award category accounted for one of the three titles won by Joker, which was nominated in 11 segments.
The lack of diversity was also addressed by BAFTA president Prince Williams.
That simply cannot be right in this day and age,u201d he said.
Williamsu2019 attendance didnu2019t keep many from addressing Brexit, and Harry William and Meghan Markleu2019s decision to no longer remain senior members of the Royal family. Once Upon a Time in Hollywood winner Brad Pitt took a series of jabs at the developments.
Bong Joon- hou2019s class drama takes another step towards becoming an Oscar frontrunner; Sam Mendesu2019 war film wins seven titles at London gala Parasite, 1917 dominate BAFTA 2020 Wilson makes a point Wilson spoke about the BAFTAs push for sustainability by banning single use plastic and encouraging attendees to repeat their red carpet looks from the past. She also took a pot- shot at the Academy for not nominating women directors.
Serkis honoured Andy Serkis received the Outstanding British Contribution to Cinema Award for his pioneering motioncapture acting for computergenerated characters. Sir Ian McKellen introduced him on stage.
Reunion of the night! Fans were delighted with the mini Bridget Jones reunion between Renee Zellweger and Hugh Grant at the gala, particularly when Hugh congratulated her with u201c first of all, well done, Jones,u201d for her win.
The 1917 team with Mendesu2019 ( third from left); ( right) Prince Williams, Kate Middleton at the do. Middleton, in keeping up with the galau2019s theme of sustainability, wore a gown sheu2019d previously donned at a 2012 royal tour Joker winner Joaquin Phoenix addressed the lack of diversity at the gala. pics/ Instagram, pti The winners are: Leading Actress: Renu00e9e Zellweger, Judy Leading Actor: Joaquin Phoenix, Joker Director: 1917, Sam Mendes Outstanding British Film 1917, Sam Mendes, Pippa Harris, Callum McDougall, Jayne- Ann Tenggren, Krysty Wilson- Cairns Outstanding Debut By A British Writer, Director Or Producer: Bait, Mark Jenkin ( Writer/ Director), Kate Byers, Linn Waite ( Producers) Film Not In The English Language: Parasite, Bong Joon- ho Documentary: For Sama, Waad al- Kateab, Edward Watts Animated Film: Klaus, Sergio Pablos, Jinko Gotoh Original Screenplay: Parasite, Han Jin Won, Bong Joon Ho Adapted Screenplay: Jojo Rabbit, Taika Waititi ( above) Supporting Actress Laura Dern, Marriage Story Supporting Actor: Brad Pitt, Once Upon a Time in Hollywood Original Score: Joker, Hildur Guu00f0nadu00f3ttir Casting: Joker, Shayna Markowitz Scarlett Johansson Jodie Turner Smith Bong Joon- ho Charlize Theron The best Dress
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