[Archive 2025-02-19] 78th British Academy Film Awards held in London

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On Sunday, the British Academy of Film and Television Arts (BAFTA) hosted the 78th British Academy Film Awards ceremony in London, England's Royal Festival Hall.

The film Conclave was the most nominated film with twelve nominations and received four awards including the Award for Outstanding British Film.

The film The Brutalist also won four awards, with director Brady Corbet winning the Award for Best Direction while Adrien Brody won the Award for Best Actor in a Leading Role. The film also won the awards for best original score and best cinematography.

Zoe Saldaña won the Award for Best Actress in a Supporting Role. Mikey Madison received the award for Best Actress in a Leading Role.

The animated Wallace & Gromit: Vengeance Most Fowl won the Award for Best Children's & Family Film. Warwick Davis won the BAFTA Fellowship, which he dedicated to his late wife Samantha Davis.

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