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British Academy of Film and Television Arts Awards (1949-)
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Subcategory of Awards International Awards
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History

The film awards have taken place since 1949, and the television awards since 1955.

Latest Winners / Recipients

Year: 2022

winner (Best Film) form y separately published work icon The Power of the Dog Jane Campion , ( dir. Jane Campion ) United Kingdom (UK) : British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC) See Saw Films , 2021 16508049 2021 single work film/TV

The relationship between two brothers working a large ranch in Montana is thrown into conflict when one secretly marries a local widow.

winner (Best Director) form y separately published work icon The Power of the Dog Jane Campion , ( dir. Jane Campion ) United Kingdom (UK) : British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC) See Saw Films , 2021 16508049 2021 single work film/TV

The relationship between two brothers working a large ranch in Montana is thrown into conflict when one secretly marries a local widow.

Year: 2019

winner (Outstanding British Film) form y separately published work icon The Favourite Tony McNamara , Deborah Davis , ( dir. Yorgos Lanthimos ) Ireland United Kingdom (UK) United States of America (USA) : Element Pictures Scarlet Films Film4 Waypoint Entertainment , 2018 15443184 2018 single work film/TV historical fiction

An historical drama following the relationship between Queen Anne; Sarah, Lady Marlborough; and Abigail Hill, Lady Marlborough's poor cousin.

winner (Original Screenplay) form y separately published work icon The Favourite Tony McNamara , Deborah Davis , ( dir. Yorgos Lanthimos ) Ireland United Kingdom (UK) United States of America (USA) : Element Pictures Scarlet Films Film4 Waypoint Entertainment , 2018 15443184 2018 single work film/TV historical fiction

An historical drama following the relationship between Queen Anne; Sarah, Lady Marlborough; and Abigail Hill, Lady Marlborough's poor cousin.

Year: 2015

(Special Award) Clive James for his long career in television.

Year: 2011

winner (Best Film) form y separately published work icon The King's Speech David Seidler , ( dir. Tom Hooper ) United Kingdom (UK) : See Saw Films , 2010 Z1740823 2010 single work film/TV

Year: 2007

winner (Best Animated Feature Film) form y separately published work icon Happy Feet Warren Coleman , John Collee , George Miller , Judy Morris , ( dir. George Miller et. al. )agent Australia : Kennedy Miller Entertainment , 2006 Z1827788 2006 single work film/TV children's fantasy

Mumble, a young penguin living in the Antarctic, is the only penguin in his colony who is unable to sing: all other penguins attract mates by singing their 'heartsong'. But Mumble can do something that no other penguin has ever been able to do: tap dance. And with this talent, he can not only attract his soulmate but also stop the over-fishing that is endangering the penguin population.

Works About this Award

Baftas 2022 : The Power of the Dog Wins Best Picture and Director Catherine Shoard , 2022 single work column
— Appears in: The Guardian Australia , 14 March 2022;

'Jane Campion’s western takes the big two prizes at Sunday’s showpiece event while Denis Villeneuve’s Dune scores five'

Furious Success Karl Quinn , 2016 single work column
— Appears in: The Age , 16 February 2016; (p. 12)
Mad Max Wins Four BAFTAs but Oscar Auguries Aren't Good Karl Quinn , 2016 single work column
— Appears in: The Sydney Morning Herald , 16 February 2016; (p. 16)
BAFTA Win Shows it's Cate's Time Michael Bodey , 2014 single work column
— Appears in: The Australian , 18 February 2014; (p. 12)
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