London [UK]Feb 20 (ANI): Austin Butler, who played legendary singer Elvis in the film of the same name, won the BAFTA 2023 for ‘Best’ actor, while Cate Blanchett won the Best Actress trophy for the film ‘Tar’.
Netflix’s “All Quiet on the Western Front” won the Best Film trophy, leaving behind “Elvis”, “Everything Everywhere All at Once”, “Tar”, “The Banshees of Inishrin”.
The British Academy of Film and Television Arts (BAFTA) held its annual ‘Film Awards’ at Southbank Centre’s Royal Festival Hall on Sunday.
All Quiet on the Western Front led the nominations with 14, followed by ‘The Banshees of Inishrin’ and ‘Everything Everywhere All at Once’, each with ten nods.
In his acceptance speech, Austin said, “This is truly extraordinary. To my fellow nominees, I am in awe of you. We are so grateful for the time that we have been able to spend together,” Variety reported. Gave.
He added: “I want to thank the Presley family, I can’t thank you enough for your love. I hope I’ve made you proud.
Elvis’ daughter, Lisa Marie Presley, passed away last month – shortly after the film won a trophy at the Golden Globes.
Accepting the trophy, Cate Blanchett said, “These remarkable performances shatter the myth that the female experience is monolithic.”
World War I epic All Quiet on the Western Front continued to dominate the BAFTAs, taking home seven awards including best film. The film created a new record for the highest number of awards won by a non-English film.
Irish actors Kerry Condon and Barry Keoghan won Best Supporting Actress and Actor respectively for the film ‘The Banshees of Inishrin’. The film was also named an Outstanding British Film.
Baz Luhrmann’s Elvis Presley biopic won four awards – Best Casting, Costume Design, Makeup and Hair and Best Leading Actor.
Guillermo del Toro’s ‘Pinocchio’ wins best-animated feature and ‘Navalny’ wins best documentary at BAFTA 2023. (ANI)
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