New Delhi: U.S. recession drama ‘Nomadland’, a couple of neighborhood of van dwellers, was the massive winner at Britain`s BAFTA awards on Sunday, scooping best film and prizes for its Chinese-born director Chloe Zhao and main actress Frances McDormand.
The British Academy of Film and Television Arts ceremony was held nearly over two nights, with nominees becoming a member of in by video, because of the COVID-19 pandemic.
However, film stars Hugh Grant and Priyanka Chopra Jonas appeared in particular person at London`s Royal Albert Hall whereas Renee Zellweger and Anna Kendrick joined from a Los Angeles studio to current the awards.
‘Nomadland‘, which has already picked up prizes this awards season, stars 63-year-old McDormand as a widow, who within the wake of the U.S. financial recession, turns her van right into a cellular dwelling and units out on the highway, taking over seasonal jobs alongside the way in which.
“We would like to dedicate this award to the nomadic community who so generously welcomed us into their lives,” Zhao, who received the director class, stated in her acceptance speech.
“Thank you for showing us that ageing is a beautiful part of life, a journey that we should all cherish and celebrate. How we treat our elders says a lot of about who we are as a society and we need to do better.”
‘Nomadland’ additionally received for cinematography.
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Outstanding British film went to #MeToo revenge film ‘Promising Young Woman’, which additionally received authentic screenplay.
The academy additionally paid tribute to Prince Philip, Queen Elizabeth’s husband, who died on Friday, aged 99. Philip was named BAFTA`s first president in 1959. His grandson Prince William is BAFTA`s present president.
Following an outcry final yr when BAFTA introduced an all-white appearing contenders record, greater than half of this yr’s 24 nominees have been actors of color. Film veteran Anthony Hopkins received the main actor class for portraying a person with dementia in ‘The Father’.
“I`m at a time in my life where I never expected to get this,” the 83-year-old informed reporters of the award, including his age had made making the film “easy”. Youn Yuh-jung received supporting actress for “Minari”, by which she performs a grandmother who travels from South Korea to the United States to take care of her grandchildren.
The 73-year-old, who has received a Screen Actors Guild award and has been nominated for an Oscar for her efficiency, drew laughs in her acceptance speech when she jokingly stated it was significantly significant to be recognised by “British people, known as very snobbish people”.
Daniel Kaluuya, who has swept this awards season for his portrayal of late Black Panther activist Fred Hampton in ‘Judas and the Black Messiah’, received supporting actor.
‘Brokeback Mountain’ and ‘Life of Pi’ director Ang Lee acquired the BAFTA Fellowship, the academy`s high honour, for his contribution to film.
