Conclave wins best picture at Baftas as The Brutalist takes directing and acting prizes
The papal thriller Conclave emerged as the big winner at the British Academy Film Awards (Baftas), securing four awards including the coveted best picture prize. Despite facing some controversy, the genre-bending musical Emilia Perez also proved its staying power, earning awards for best film not in the English language and best supporting actress for Zoe Saldana.
Conclave, starring Ralph Fiennes, tells the story of cardinals electing a new pope. The film also won for outstanding British film, editing, and adapted screenplay. Meanwhile, The Brutalist also garnered four trophies, with Brady Corbet winning best director and Adrien Brody taking home best actor. Mikey Madison was awarded best actress for her role in the Brooklyn tragicomedy Anora. Karla Sofia Gascon, star of Emilia Perez, was absent from the ceremony due to controversy surrounding her social media posts.
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The papal thriller Conclave emerged as the big winner at the British Academy Film Awards (Baftas), securing four awards including the coveted best picture prize. Despite facing some controversy, the genre-bending musical Emilia Perez also proved its staying power, earning awards for best film not in the English language and best supporting actress for Zoe Saldana.
Conclave, starring Ralph Fiennes, tells the story of cardinals electing a new pope. The film also won for outstanding British film, editing, and adapted screenplay. Meanwhile, The Brutalist also garnered four trophies, with Brady Corbet winning best director and Adrien Brody taking home best actor. Mikey Madison was awarded best actress for her role in the Brooklyn tragicomedy Anora. Karla Sofia Gascon, star of Emilia Perez, was absent from the ceremony due to controversy surrounding her social media posts.
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