**The BAFTA nominations highlight standout performances, with a mix of seasoned stars and newcomers vying for awards.**
**Conclave and Emilia Pérez Shine at BAFTA Nominations**
**Conclave and Emilia Pérez Shine at BAFTA Nominations**
**Pope-themed drama and Spanish musical dominate BAFTA race with top nominations**
Conclave, a riveting drama centered around a scheming group of cardinals in Rome, has emerged as the leader in this year's BAFTA film award nominations, accumulating an impressive 12 nods. Close on its heels is Netflix’s Spanish-language musical Emilia Pérez, which tells the transformative journey of a Mexican cartel leader transitioning into a transgender woman. This year’s acting nominations showcase a competitive lineup, with Cynthia Erivo and Demi Moore in contention for best actress, while Adrien Brody and Timothée Chalamet compete for best actor. Notably, anticipated contenders Denzel Washington and Daniel Craig were left off the list for their respective films Gladiator II and Queer.
The nominations list also brought surprises, including Hugh Grant’s recognition in the lead actor category for the horror film Heretic, and Saoirse Ronan’s nod for The Outrun. In the supporting actress section, Jamie Lee Curtis received a nomination for The Last Showgirl, yet her co-star Pamela Anderson was notably absent from the nominees circle for her portrayal of an aging performer.
Among the standout films, Conclave leads the pack, while Emilia Pérez is closely following with 11 nominations. Other films making strong impressions include The Brutalist with nine nominations, and crowd-pleasers Anora, Dune: Part Two, and Wicked, each earning seven nods. Anora, a romantic narrative between a sex worker and a Russian oligarch’s son, has been particularly recognized, with Mikey Madison nominated for lead actress and also up for the rising star award, voted on by the public.
In an exciting first, the BAFTAs have introduced a dedicated category for children's and family films. Notable nominees include Wallace and Gromit: Vengeance Most Fowl and Flow, a unique dialogue-free film that took home a Golden Globe.
The prestigious BAFTA Film Awards ceremony, hosted by David Tennant, is set to take place on February 16 at London’s Royal Festival Hall, promising a night filled with celebration for the film industry’s best talents. As the nominations serve as a strong indicator for the upcoming Oscars, audiences are eager to see how this year’s leading performances will play out on both stages.
The nominations list also brought surprises, including Hugh Grant’s recognition in the lead actor category for the horror film Heretic, and Saoirse Ronan’s nod for The Outrun. In the supporting actress section, Jamie Lee Curtis received a nomination for The Last Showgirl, yet her co-star Pamela Anderson was notably absent from the nominees circle for her portrayal of an aging performer.
Among the standout films, Conclave leads the pack, while Emilia Pérez is closely following with 11 nominations. Other films making strong impressions include The Brutalist with nine nominations, and crowd-pleasers Anora, Dune: Part Two, and Wicked, each earning seven nods. Anora, a romantic narrative between a sex worker and a Russian oligarch’s son, has been particularly recognized, with Mikey Madison nominated for lead actress and also up for the rising star award, voted on by the public.
In an exciting first, the BAFTAs have introduced a dedicated category for children's and family films. Notable nominees include Wallace and Gromit: Vengeance Most Fowl and Flow, a unique dialogue-free film that took home a Golden Globe.
The prestigious BAFTA Film Awards ceremony, hosted by David Tennant, is set to take place on February 16 at London’s Royal Festival Hall, promising a night filled with celebration for the film industry’s best talents. As the nominations serve as a strong indicator for the upcoming Oscars, audiences are eager to see how this year’s leading performances will play out on both stages.
