The BAFTA Awards held on Sunday night in the UK recognized the top talents in the film industry. The prestigious Best Film award went to 'One Battle After Another', directed by Paul Thomas Anderson, which also secured the Best Director award for Anderson. Starring Leonardo DiCaprio, the film garnered an impressive 14 nominations and won six awards in total, including the Best Supporting Actor award for Sean Penn's performance.

In addition to the success of 'One Battle After Another', Robert Aramayo won the Best Actor award for his role in 'I Swear - Minun ääneni', while Jessie Buckley received the Best Actress award for her performance in 'Hamnet'. 'Sinners', directed by Ryan Coogler, also had a significant presence at the event, winning three BAFTAs including Best Supporting Actress for Wunmi Mosaku. The film was nominated in 13 categories, showcasing its strong reception.

'Hamnet', based on the best-selling novel by Maggie O’Farrell and directed by Chloé Zhao, received a total of eleven nominations, winning not only the Best Actress award but also the award for Best British Film. The BAFTAs have become a crucial platform for recognizing excellence in film, providing visibility to both established and rising talents in the industry, with additional details on nominees and winners available on outlets like The Guardian.