Cate Blanchett poses with her award for Best Leading Actress for ‘Tar’ during the 2023 British Academy of Film and Television Arts (BAFTA) Film Awards at Royal Festival Hall on February 19, 2023 in London, Britain. photo credit: Henry Nicholls
The British Academy of Film and Television Arts (BAFTA) hosted its annual film awards ceremony at the Royal Festival Hall in Southbank Center on Sunday. Austin Butler, who played the legendary singer Elvis in the film of the same name, won the Best Actor award, while Cate Blanchett won the Best Actress trophy for the film. Tar,
In his acceptance speech, Austin said, “This is truly extraordinary. To my fellow nominees, I marvel at you. I am so grateful for all of these times that we have been able to spend together.” Diversity,
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 her 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 one epic All Quiet on the Western Front dominate at bafta, won seven awards including Best Film. The film created a new record for the highest number of awards won by a non-English film. The film led the nominations with 14 and was followed by Banshee of Inishrin And everything together everywherewith ten nodes each.
Irish actors Kerry Condon and Barry Keoghan won Best Supporting Actress and Actor respectively for the film. Banshee 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.