The British Academy of Film and Television Awards (BAFTA) statuettes (Credit: REUTERS/Dylan Martinez)

This Sunday the British Academy of Film and Television Arts (BAFTA) organizes the 76th edition of the ceremony which rewards the best of cinema and Richard E. Grant is the presenter, who has been nominated all his life for Oscars, Baftas and Golden Globes for his performance in Could you forgive me?.

Adaptation of the homonymous novel by German author Erich Maria Remarque, banned throughout Europe for its clearly anti-war messages when it was published in 1929.

This year, the prizes are split between the cruelty of war, represented by No news at the front, of Edward Berger, with 14 nominations, it became the most nominated foreign language film in history. On the other hand, the black comedy of the spirits of the islandof Martin McDonagh and the surreal comedy of Everything everywhere at the same timeof Dan Kwan there Daniel Scheinert.

On this occasion, the gala is in the British capital, with a change of scenery for the first time since 2016. It goes from magnificent Royal Albert Hall Al royal hall, On the shores of Thames. This change is due to an agreement between the academy and the Royal Hall of Festivalswhich already hosts the Bafta television and video game awards.

Brendan Gleeson and Colin Farrell reunite in this film which has 9 Oscar nominations

On the other hand, Argentina, 1985of Santiago Miterafter taking two goyas and one Golden Globewas fighting to obtain this statuette of the best non-English speaking film, which in the past has already been obtained wild tales, in 2016 and The secret of his eyesin 2011. However, the prize ended up in the hands of the German No news at the front.

the spirits of the island focuses on the tragic relationship of two friends in post-Civil War Ireland, with a few touches of dark humour, while Everything everywhere at the same time is a surreal comedy that touches the multiverse, is nominated for ten Bafta awards and is preparing for a few Oscars in which it competes in eleven categories. On the other hand, Elvisof Baz Luhrmannhas nine candidates and Warehouseof Todd Field, has five. This completes the quintet of favorites for certain awards that have set aside blockbuster films such as Avatar: The Way of the Water there Top Gun: Maverickin the main categories.

Evelyn Wang (Michelle Yeoh), who struggles to keep her business afloat, checks her taxes for Deirdre Beaubeirdra (Jamie Lee Curtis), a ruthless auditor, and maintains a good relationship with those close to her. Along her path, Evelyn will discover that she has the power to travel across multiple universes, which will lead her on an exotic, fun, and thoughtful adventure into the amazing and mysterious multiverse we live in that we don’t know.

Guillermo del Torowho has already won three Baftas with Pan’s Labyrinth and three others with the shape of water opts for three categories (best animated film, best soundtrack and best production design) for its reinterpretation of the classic Pinocchio. The Mexican film has already won the award for best animated film at the Golden Balls and competes in the same category in the Oscarcelebrated on March 12.

Then, one by one all the winners:

-Best Foreign Language Film

No news at the front

Argentina, 1985

Corset

decision to leave

the quiet girl

-Best Documentary

anything that breathes

All the beauty and bloodshed

the fire of love

full moon dream

Navalny

-Best Animated Film

Pinocchio by Guillermo del Toro

Marcel the shell with shoes

Puss in Boots The Last Wish

turn red

–better orientation

No news at the front

The Banshees of Inisherin

The decision to leave

Everything everywhere all at once

Warehouse

the woman king

-Best Original Screenplay

The Banshees of Inisherin

all at once everywhere

The Fabelmans

Warehouse

triangle of sadness

-Best Adapted Screenplay

No news at the front

Live

the quiet girl

She said

The whale

-Best Supporting Actress

Angela Bassett (Pantera Negra: Wakanda Forever)

Hong Chau (The Whale)

Kerry Condon (The Banshees of Inisherin)

Jamie Lee Curtis (Everything everywhere at the same time)

Dolly De Leon (Triangle of Sadness)

Carey Mulligan (she said)

-Best Supporting Actor

Brendan Gleeson (The Banshees of Inisherin)

Barry Keoghan (The Banshees of Inisherin)

Ke Huy Quan (Everything everywhere at the same time)

Eddie Redmayne (The Good Nurse)

Albrecht Schuch (All Quiet on the Western Front)

Micheal Ward (Empire of Light)

-Best cast

After Sun

No news at the front

Elvis

Everything everywhere all at once

triangle of sadness

-Best Photography

No news at the front

Batman

Elvis

the empire of light

Top Gun Maverick

-Best costume design

No news at the front

amsterdam

Babylon

Elvis

Mrs. Harris goes to Paris

–best frame

No news at the front

The Banshees of Inisherin

Elvis

Everything everywhere all at once

Top Gun Maverick

-Best makeup and hairstyle

No news at the front

Batman

Elvis

Matilda, the musical by Roald Dahl

The whale

-Best Original Score

In the west, nothing is new

Babylon

The Banshees of Inisherin

Everything everywhere all at once

Pinocchio by Guillermo del Toro

-Best production design

No news at the front

Babylon

Batman

Elvis

Pinocchio by Guillermo del Toro

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