The 78th British Academy Film Awards will take place on February 16, 2025. Photo: BAFTA.

The 78th British Academy Film Awards will take place on February 16, 2025. Photo: BAFTA.

Preview:

  • ‘Conclave,’ ‘Anora’ and ‘The Brutalist’ won big at this year’s BAFTA Film Awards
  • ‘Emilia Pérez’ and ‘A Real Pain’ also did well.
  • The awards were handed out on February 16th in London.

The David Tennant.

Dropping references to the current political climate  and less pointed jokes at the expense of stars in the audience (he warned the assembled crowd that there would be no intermission as with ‘The Brutalist’ and to keep their speeches the opposite of their movies –– short.

Mikey Madison took the stage for ‘Anora.’

The likes of ‘Dune: Part Two’ mostly made do with technical awards, including Production Design, Costume, Sound and Visual Effects.

Dune: Part Two

"Long live the fighters."
81
PG-132 hr 47 min Mar 1st, 2024
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As for ing Actor, that might as well be renamed The Oscar, he’s surely it.

And despite the recent social media controversy surrounding lead Zoe Saldana and Film Not in the English Language.

There was brief confusion for fellow ‘Pérez’ actors Saldana and Rich Peppiatt.

Documentary ‘Super/Man: The Christopher Reeve Story,’ despite missing out on an Oscar nomination, won its BAFTA category.

Related Article: ‘Conclave’ and ‘Emilia Pérez’ Lead the Nomination Pack for the 2025 BAFTA Awards

Here’s the full list of winners:

BEST FILM

Ralph Fiennes stars as Cardinal Lawrence in director Edward Berger's 'Conclave', a Focus Features release. Credit: Philippe Antonello/Focus Features ©2024 All Rights Reserved.

Ralph Fiennes stars as Cardinal Lawrence in director Edward Berger's 'Conclave', a Focus Features release. Credit: Philippe Antonello/Focus Features ©2024 All Rights Reserved.

Dune: Part Two

"Long live the fighters."
81
PG-132 hr 47 min Mar 1st, 2024
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OUTSTANDING BRITISH FILM

Ralph Fiennes stars as Cardinal Lawrence in director Edward Berger's 'Conclave', a Focus Features release. Credit: Courtesy of Focus Features. © 2024 All Rights Reserved.

Ralph Fiennes stars as Cardinal Lawrence in director Edward Berger's 'Conclave', a Focus Features release. Credit: Courtesy of Focus Features. © 2024 All Rights Reserved.

OUTSTANDING DEBUT BY A BRITISH WRITER, DIRECTOR OR PRODUCER

A scene from 2024's 'Kneecap'. Photo: Wildcard Distribution.

A scene from 2024's 'Kneecap'. Photo: Wildcard Distribution.

Kneecap

Kneecap

"Mind your language."
72
R1 hr 45 min Aug 2nd, 2024
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FILM NOT IN THE ENGLISH LANGUAGE

Selena Gomez as Emilia Pérez in 'Emilia Pérez'. Photo: Netflix.

Selena Gomez as Emilia Pérez in 'Emilia Pérez'. Photo: Netflix.

Emilia Pérez

"ion has a new name."
66
R2 hr 12 min Nov 13th, 2024
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DOCUMENTARY

Christopher Reeve as Superman in the documentary feature 'Super/Man: The Christopher Reeve Story, a Warner Bros. Pictures release. Photo Credit: Courtesy of Warner Bros. Pictures. Copyright: © 2024 Warner Bros. Entertainment Inc. All Rights Reserved.

Christopher Reeve as Superman in the documentary feature 'Super/Man: The Christopher Reeve Story, a Warner Bros. Pictures release. Photo Credit: Courtesy of Warner Bros. Pictures. Copyright: © 2024 Warner Bros. Entertainment Inc. All Rights Reserved.

Super/Man: The Christopher Reeve Story

"Husband. Father. Fighter. Hero. Once you choose hope, anything is possible."
82
PG-131 hr 44 min Oct 11th, 2024
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ANIMATED FILM

'Wallace & Gromit: Vengeance Most Fowl'. Photo: Courtesy of Netflix © 2024.

'Wallace & Gromit: Vengeance Most Fowl'. Photo: Courtesy of Netflix © 2024.

CHILDREN’S & FAMILY FILM

'Wallace & Gromit: Vengeance Most Fowl'. Photo: Courtesy of Netflix © 2024.

'Wallace & Gromit: Vengeance Most Fowl'. Photo: Courtesy of Netflix © 2024.

  • ‘Flow’
  • Kensuke’s Kingdom
  • ‘Wallace & Gromit: Vengeance Most Fowl’ - WINNER
  • ‘The Wild Robot’

DIRECTOR

Adrien Brody in 'The Brutalist'. Photo: A24.

Adrien Brody in 'The Brutalist'. Photo: A24.

The Brutalist

"Welcome to America."
70
R3 hr 35 min Jan 24th, 2025
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ORIGINAL SCREENPLAY

(L to R) Jesse Eisenberg and Kieran Culkin on the set of 'A Real Pain'. Photo by Agata Grzybowska, Courtesy of Searchlight Pictures, © 2024 Searchlight Pictures All Rights Reserved.

(L to R) Jesse Eisenberg and Kieran Culkin on the set of 'A Real Pain'. Photo by Agata Grzybowska, Courtesy of Searchlight Pictures, © 2024 Searchlight Pictures All Rights Reserved.

  • ‘Anora,’ Sean Baker
  • ‘The Brutalist,’ Brady Corbet & Mona Fastvold
  • ‘Kneecap,’ Writer Rich Peppiatt, Story by Rich Peppiatt, Naoise Ó Cairealláin, Liam Óg Ó Hannaidh, JJ Ó Dochartaigh
  • Jesse Eisenberg - WINNER
  • Coralie Fargeat

A Real Pain

" the family."
68
R1 hr 30 min Nov 15th, 2024
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ADAPTED SCREENPLAY

(L to R) Ralph Fiennes as Cardinal Lawrence and Stanley Tucci as Cardinal Bellini in director Edward Berger's 'Conclave', a Focus Features release. Credit: Courtesy of Focus Features. © 2024 All Rights Reserved.

(L to R) Ralph Fiennes as Cardinal Lawrence and Stanley Tucci as Cardinal Bellini in director Edward Berger's 'Conclave', a Focus Features release. Credit: Courtesy of Focus Features. © 2024 All Rights Reserved.

  • ‘A Complete Unknown,’ Jay Cocks
  • ‘Conclave,’ Peter Straughan - WINNER
  • ‘Emilia Pérez,’ Jacques Audiard
  • Nickel Boys,’ RaMell Ross & Joslyn Barnes
  • Sing Sing,’ Screenplay by Clint Bentley, Greg Kwedar, Story by Clint Bentley,
    Greg Kwedar, Clarence ‘Divine Eye’ Maclin, John ‘Divine G’ Whitfield

LEADING ACTRESS

Mikey Madison as Ani in 'Anora'. Photo: Courtesy of NEON.

Mikey Madison as Ani in 'Anora'. Photo: Courtesy of NEON.

Anora

"Love is a hustle."
71
R2 hr 19 min Nov 1st, 2024
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LEADING ACTOR

Adrien Brody in 'The Brutalist'. Photo: A24.

Adrien Brody in 'The Brutalist'. Photo: A24.

ING ACTRESS

Zoe Saldaña as Emilia Pérez in 'Emilia Pérez'. Photo: Netflix.

Zoe Saldaña as Emilia Pérez in 'Emilia Pérez'. Photo: Netflix.

ING ACTOR

(L to R) Kieran Culkin and Jesse Eisenberg in 'A Real Pain'. Photo Courtesy of Searchlight Pictures, © 2024 Searchlight Pictures All Rights Reserved.

(L to R) Kieran Culkin and Jesse Eisenberg in 'A Real Pain'. Photo Courtesy of Searchlight Pictures, © 2024 Searchlight Pictures All Rights Reserved.

CASTING

(L to R) Sean Baker and DP Drew Daniels on the set of 'Anora'. Photo: Courtesy of NEON.

(L to R) Sean Baker and DP Drew Daniels on the set of 'Anora'. Photo: Courtesy of NEON.

  • ‘Anora,’ Sean Baker, Samantha Quan - WINNER
  • ‘The Apprentice,’ Stephanie Gorin, Carmen Cuba
  • ‘A Complete Unknown,’ Yesi Ramirez
  • ‘Conclave,’ Nina Gold, Martin Ware
  • ‘Kneecap,’ Carla Stronge

CINEMATOGRAPHY

'The Brutalist'. Photo: A24.

'The Brutalist'. Photo: A24.

EDITING

(L to R) Brían F. O'Byrne as Cardinal O'Malley and Ralph Fiennes as Cardinal Lawrence in director Edward Berger's 'Conclave', a Focus Features release. Credit: Courtesy of Focus Features. © 2024 All Rights Reserved.

(L to R) Brían F. O'Byrne as Cardinal O'Malley and Ralph Fiennes as Cardinal Lawrence in director Edward Berger's 'Conclave', a Focus Features release. Credit: Courtesy of Focus Features. © 2024 All Rights Reserved.

COSTUME DESIGN

Ariana Grande is Glinda in 'Wicked', directed by Jon M. Chu. Photo: Universal Pictures.

Ariana Grande is Glinda in 'Wicked', directed by Jon M. Chu. Photo: Universal Pictures.

Wicked

"Everyone deserves the chance to fly."
69
PG2 hr 42 min Nov 22nd, 2024
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MAKE-UP & HAIR

Demi Moore in 'The Substance'. Photo: Mubi.

Demi Moore in 'The Substance'. Photo: Mubi.

  • ‘Dune: Part Two,’ Love Larson, Eva Von Bahr
  • ‘Emilia Pérez,’ Julia Floch Carbonel, Emmanuel Janvier, Jean-Christophe Spadaccini, Romain Marietti
  • ‘Nosferatu,’ David White, Traci Loader, Suzanne Stokes-Munton
  • ‘The Substance,’ Pierre-Olivier Persin, Stéphanie Guillon, Frédérique Arguello, Marilyne Scarselli - WINNER
  • ‘Wicked,’ s Hannon, Laura Blount, Sarah Nuth

The Substance

"Have you ever dreamt of a better version of yourself?"
71
R2 hr 21 min Sep 20th, 2024
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ORIGINAL SCORE

Felicity Jones in 'The Brutalist'. Photo: A24.

Felicity Jones in 'The Brutalist'. Photo: A24.

PRODUCTION DESIGN

The Emerald City in 'Wicked', directed by Jon M. Chu. Photo: Universal Pictures.

The Emerald City in 'Wicked', directed by Jon M. Chu. Photo: Universal Pictures.

  • ‘The Brutalist,’ Judy Becker, Patricia Cuccia
  • ‘Conclave,’ Suzie Davies, Cynthia Sleiter
  • ‘Dune: Part Two,’ Shane Vieau
  • ‘Nosferatu,’ Craig Lathrop
  • ‘Wicked,’ Nathan Crowley, Lee Sandales - WINNER

SOUND

(L to R) Timothee Chalamet as Paul Atreides and Austin Butler as Feyd-Rautha Harkonnen in Warner Bros. Pictures and Legendary Pictures’ action adventure 'Dune: Part Two,' a Warner Bros. Pictures release. Photo Credit: Niko Tavernise. Copyright: © 2024 Warner Bros. Entertainment Inc. All Rights Reserved.

(L to R) Timothee Chalamet as Paul Atreides and Austin Butler as Feyd-Rautha Harkonnen in Warner Bros. Pictures and Legendary Pictures’ action adventure 'Dune: Part Two,' a Warner Bros. Pictures release. Photo Credit: Niko Tavernise. Copyright: © 2024 Warner Bros. Entertainment Inc. All Rights Reserved.

  • ‘Blitz,’ John Casali, Paul Cotterell, James Harrison
  • ‘Dune: Part Two,’ Ron Bartlett, Doug Hemphill, Richard King - WINNER
  • ‘Gladiator II,’ Stéphane Bucher, Matthew Collinge, Paul Massey, Danny Sheehan
  • ‘The Substance,’ Valérie Deloof, Victor Fleurant, Victor Praud, Stéphane Thiébaut, Emmanuelle Villard
  • ‘Wicked,’ Robin Baynton, Andy Nelson, Nancy Nugent Title

Dune: Part Two

"Long live the fighters."
81
PG-132 hr 47 min Mar 1st, 2024
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SPECIAL VISUAL EFFECTS

A scene from Warner Bros. Pictures and Legendary Pictures’ action adventure 'Dune: Part Two,' a Warner Bros. Pictures release. Photo Credit: Courtesy Warner Bros. Pictures. Copyright: © 2023 Warner Bros. Entertainment Inc. All Rights Reserved.

A scene from Warner Bros. Pictures and Legendary Pictures’ action adventure 'Dune: Part Two,' a Warner Bros. Pictures release. Photo Credit: Courtesy Warner Bros. Pictures. Copyright: © 2023 Warner Bros. Entertainment Inc. All Rights Reserved.

  • Better Man,’ Luke Millar, David Clayton, Keith Herft, Peter Stubbs
  • ‘Dune: Part Two,’ Paul Lambert, Stephen James, Gerd Nefzer, Rhys Salcombe - WINNER
  • ‘Gladiator II,’ Nikki Penny, Pietro Ponti
  • Erik Winquist, Rodney Burke, Paul Story, Stephen Unterfranz
  • ‘Wicked,’ Paul Corbould, Jonathan Fawkner, Anthony Smith

BRITISH SHORT ANIMATION

'Wander to Wonder'. Photo: Miyu Distribution.

'Wander to Wonder'. Photo: Miyu Distribution.

Wander to Wonder

Wander to Wonder

Not Yet Rated14 min

In the 1980s, Mary, Billybud, and Fumbleton starred in the children's television program Wander to Wonder. They are left alone in the studio after the show's originator... Read the Plot

BRITISH SHORT FILM

'Rock Paper Scissors'. Photo: Nickelodeon Animation.

'Rock Paper Scissors'. Photo: Nickelodeon Animation.

Rock, Paper, Scissors

Rock, Paper, Scissors

TV-Y1 Seasons February 12th, 2024

EE RISING STAR AWARD (voted for by the public)

David Jonsson as Andy in 20th Century Studios' 'Alien: Romulus.' Photo courtesy of 20th Century Studios. © 2024 20th Century Studios. All Rights Reserved.

David Jonsson as Andy in 20th Century Studios' 'Alien: Romulus.' Photo courtesy of 20th Century Studios. © 2024 20th Century Studios. All Rights Reserved.

Alien: Romulus

"In space, no one can hear you."
72
R1 hr 59 min Aug 16th, 2024
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