London, Feb 19
Walking off with five awards including Best Film, "Three Billboards Outside Ebbing" topped at the 71st British Academy Film Awards organised by the British Academy of Film and Television Arts (BAFTA), here on Monday.
"Three Billboards Outside Ebbing" is a blistering comedy about the injustice in a small town America.
The movie -- written, produced, and directed by Martin McDonagh -- won in five catagories including Outstanding British Film, Best Supporting actor (Sam Rockwell) , Best Original Screenplay, Best Actress (Frances McDormand), and the Best Film, here at the Royal Albert Hall on Monday, reports the guardian.com.
The film was in the race for the Best Film with "Call Me By Your Name", "Darkest Hour", "Dunkirk" and the "Shape of Water".
McDormand on the other hand was up against Annette Bening ("Film Stars Don't Die in Liverpool"), Margot Robbie, ("I, Tonya"), Sally Hawkins, ("The Shape of Water") and Saoirse Ronan ("Lady Bird").
The film won the Best Original Screenplay, beating "Get Out", "The Shape of Water", and "I, Tonya".
Rockwell emerged winner over Christopher Plummer, (All the Money in the World"),Hugh Grant ("Paddington 2"), Willem Dafoe ("The Florida Project"), and Woody Harrelson, who too was nominated in the category for his work in "Three Billboards Outside Ebbing".
The Shape of Water' bags 3 awards against 12 nominations at BAFTA
Guillermo del Toro 's "The Shape of Water", which received the most nominations at the 71st British Academy Film Awards organised by the British Academy of Film and Television Arts (BAFTA), under 12 categories, managed to bag three awards here.
The story of a woman who falls in love with an Amazonian sea creature, won for its Production Design, Music while del Toro bagged the Best Director.
While accepting the accolade, del Toro said: "British culture had been a big influence on his work and career, particularly Mary Shelly."
Del Toro was up against Denis Villeneuve ("Blade Runner 2049"), Luca Guadagnino ("Call Me by Your Name"), Christopher Nolan ("Dunkirk") and Martin McDonagh ("Three Billboards Outside Ebbing").
The film was also nominated under the categories -- Best Actress, Best Cinematography, Best Original Screenplay, Best Sound, Best Supporting Actress, Best Special Visual Effects, Best Editing and Best Costume Design.
The awards ceremony was held at the Royal Albert Hall, here.
Victoria & Abdul' loses Best Make-Up and Hair to 'Darkest Hour' at BAFTA
"Victoria & Abdul" starring Indian actor Ali Mazak opposite veteran actress Judi Dench, lost its race for the Best Make-Up and Hair category to the film "Darkest Hour" at the 71st British Academy Film Awards organised by the British Academy of Film and Television Arts (BAFTA), here on Monday.
Helmed by Stephen Frears, "Victoria & Abdul" is based on a novel by Shrabani Basu. It revolves around the relationship shared by Queen Victoria (Dench) and Abdul (Ali), who was a Munshi in her government. It also shows his journey on how he became one of the most powerful figures in the court.
The film was up against "Blade Runner 2049", "I, Tonya", "Wonder" and "Darkest Hour".
"Victoria & Abdul" has also landed two Oscar nominations in the same categoriey split into two departments.
Consolata Boyle is nominated in the Best Costume Design category and Daniel Phillips and Lou Sheppard stand a chance to win Best Make-up and Hairstyling segment.The Oscars are scheduled to take place on March 4.
Kate Middleton defies black dress code at BAFTA
The Duchess of Cambridge Kate Middleton on Monday defied the Times's Up protest at the 71st British Academy Film Awards, organised by the British Academy of Film and Television Arts (BAFTA), by wearing a green dress, instead of black worn by the celebrities attending the ceremony.
Film stars and directors made the one-colour statement to show support for the fight against sexual harassment against women, however, only the ribbon around Middleton's Jenny Packham dress was black, reports dailymail.co.uk.
The dress code followed by BAFTA ceremony was to show solidarity with the American Golden Globes held last month.
Middleton wore an empire line dress in a deep shade of green, which was complemented by an emerald necklace and earrings.
Perhaps in a subtle nod to the movement, she accessorised her attire with a black bow above her bump, matching her shoes and clutch handbag.
Before the ceremony, it was not made clear whether Middleton would wear an all-black outfit, with experts pointing out that royals only wear black at funerals, so supporting the cause would be a breach of protocol.
Middleton and Prince William, who is the president of BAFTA, will meet with representatives including BAFTA Chief Executive Amanda Berry, and watch the star-studded ceremony from the front row, which takes place at the Royal Albert Hall.
William will also be presenting the Fellowship award -- the ceremony's highest accolade -- to director Ridley Scott.
