World War I drama 1917 has won the award for best film at the British Academy of Film and Television Arts awards (BAFTAs), with director Sam Mendes picking up honours for best director at Sunday’s glamorous ceremony in London.
The immersive war epic, based on the wartime experiences of Mendes’ grandfather, also picked up five further awards making it the big winner of the night, beating off US contenders Joker, The Irishman and Once Upon a Time in Hollywood.
Joaquin Phoenix was named best actor for Joker, and Renee Zellweger took home the best actress prize for the Judy Garland biopic Judy.
Director Sam Mendes (C) winner of Outstanding British Film for ‘1917’ pose in the press room during the 73rd annual British Academy Film Award at the Royal Albert Hall in London, Britain, 02 February 2020. EPA-EFE/WILL OLIVER The British awards are often seen as a forerunner to Hollywood’s Academy Awards, which will be held this year on February 9.
Nominees for the BAFTAs are chosen by 6,500 academy members who work in the UK and international film industry.
See complete list of winners here
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