The BAFTA film award nominations have been revealed, with "Conclave," a film exploring the intense backroom dealings of cardinals in Rome as they elect a new Pope, leading the pack with a remarkable 12 nods. Close behind is Netflix's "Emilia Pérez," which showcases the poignant journey of a cartel leader becoming a transgender woman, and has brought Selena Gomez her first BAFTA nomination.
Pope-centric Drama and Vibrant Musical Dominate BAFTA Nominations
Pope-centric Drama and Vibrant Musical Dominate BAFTA Nominations
This year's BAFTA film awards sees a fierce competition led by the Pope-centric drama "Conclave" with 12 nominations, alongside the colorful musical "Emilia Pérez" starring Selena Gomez.
Notable mentions in the acting categories include Cynthia Erivo and Demi Moore competing for lead actress, while Adrien Brody and Timothee Chalamet go up for lead actor. In a twist, notable actors like Denzel Washington and Daniel Craig were snubbed from nominations for their roles in "Gladiator II" and "Queer."
Surprising nominations came from Hugh Grant for his role in horror film "Heretic," and Saoirse Ronan for "The Outrun." Jamie Lee Curtis has also been recognized for her supporting role in "The Last Showgirl," despite the film’s main actress, Pamela Anderson, missing out.
Among the other leading films, "The Brutalist" stands strong with nine nominations while "Anora," which depicts a love story between a sex worker and a wealthy oligarch's son, garnered seven nods, affirming a promising awards season for both.
This year marks a noteworthy shift as children's films now have a dedicated category, with nominees including "Wallace and Gromit: Vengeance Most Fowl" and "Kensuke's Kingdom." The BAFTA Film Awards, hosted by David Tennant, will take place on February 16 at London’s Royal Festival Hall, with the shortlist serving as a strong predictor for the upcoming Oscars.
Surprising nominations came from Hugh Grant for his role in horror film "Heretic," and Saoirse Ronan for "The Outrun." Jamie Lee Curtis has also been recognized for her supporting role in "The Last Showgirl," despite the film’s main actress, Pamela Anderson, missing out.
Among the other leading films, "The Brutalist" stands strong with nine nominations while "Anora," which depicts a love story between a sex worker and a wealthy oligarch's son, garnered seven nods, affirming a promising awards season for both.
This year marks a noteworthy shift as children's films now have a dedicated category, with nominees including "Wallace and Gromit: Vengeance Most Fowl" and "Kensuke's Kingdom." The BAFTA Film Awards, hosted by David Tennant, will take place on February 16 at London’s Royal Festival Hall, with the shortlist serving as a strong predictor for the upcoming Oscars.
