British filmmaker Sam Mendes’ war drama “1917” ruled the 2020 edition of Baftas with seven wins, including best film, best British film and best director. However, it was best actor winner Joaquin Phoenix calling out the “systemic racism” of the industry that received a lot of attention at the awards ceremony. Phoenix, who was awarded the Bafta for his titular performance in “Joker”, accused the industry of sending out “a clear message to people of colour that you are not welcome at the award.
“1917” also took home the Baftas for cinematography, production design, sound and special visual effects.
Actor Rebel Wilson took a potshot at the Academy for not nominating women directors.
Besides Phoenix’s predicted win, Todd Phillips’ “Joker” managed two more awards in the best original score and casting categories.
Actor Renee Zellweger took home the best actress honour for her role as legendary singer-actor Judy Garland in “Judy”.
Brad Pitt and Laura Dern continued their winning streak in the supporting categories as they bagged one more for their performances in Quentin Tarantino’s revisionist period piece “Once Upon a Time in Hollywood” and divorce drama “Marriage Story”, respectively.
South Korean director Bong Joon-ho’s “Parasite” scooped two Baftas — for original screenplay and film not in the English language.
The award for best adapted screenplay went to writer-director Taika Waititi for “Jojo Rabbit”.
Micheal Ward, known for “Top Boy” and “Blue Story”, was named the Bafta rising star.
“Sama”, a film about a young mother’s experience of the Syrian civil war, won best documentary Bafta.
“Bait” was named outstanding debut by a British writer, director or producer.
Article Courtesy: All India Radio
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