Paul Thomas Anderson’s politically themed action thriller film, “One Battle After Another,” has emerged as a top contender at the British Academy Film Awards, earning 14 nominations, with five cast members receiving acting nods. Following closely is Ryan Coogler’s blues-infused vampire epic, “Sinners,” which has gathered 13 nominations. Chloé Zhao’s family tragedy, “Hamnet,” and Josh Safdie’s ping-pong adventure, “Marty Supreme,” both received 11 nominations each. Guillermo Del Toro’s reimagining of “Frankenstein” and the Norwegian family drama, “Sentimental Value,” each secured eight nominations, making them leading contenders for both the British and Hollywood Academy Awards.
The nominees for best film include “One Battle After Another,” “Hamnet,” “Marty Supreme,” “Sinners,” and “Sentimental Value.” Jane Millichip, the chief executive of BAFTA, highlighted how the nominations celebrate films such as “One Battle After Another” and “Sinners,” which tackle significant societal issues and explore themes like activism and Black identity, as well as films delving into the intricacies of family relationships.
In the category of best leading actors, the contenders are Robert Aramayo for his portrayal in the biographical drama “I Swear,” Timothée Chalamet for “Marty Supreme,” Leonardo DiCaprio for “One Battle After Another,” Ethan Hawke for the Broadway biopic “Blue Moon,” Michael B. Jordan for “Sinners,” and Jesse Plemons for the dystopian tragicomedy “Bugonia.”
Among the leading actress nominees are Jessie Buckley for her acclaimed role as Agnes Hathaway in “Hamnet,” Rose Byrne for “If I Had Legs I’d Kick You,” Kate Hudson for “Song Sung Blue,” Chase Infiniti for “One Battle After Another,” Renate Reinsve for “Sentimental Value,” and Emma Stone for “Bugonia.”
Supporting performances in “One Battle After Another” have earned nominations for Teyana Taylor, Benicio del Toro, and Sean Penn. The Associated Press received a nomination in the best documentary category for Mstyslav Chernov’s gripping portrayal of the Ukraine war in “2000 Meters to Andriivka,” a co-production with PBS Frontline.
The winners will be revealed at a ceremony on Feb. 22 in London, hosted by actor Alan Cumming. The BAFTA Film Awards often serve as a precursor to the Hollywood Academy Awards, scheduled for March 15 this year. This year, the BAFTA nominations preceded the Oscars, with “Sinners” leading with 16 nominations, followed by “One Battle After Another” with 13.
The BAFTAs have also recognized performers overlooked by the Oscars, such as supporting actor nominees Paul Mescal for “Hamnet” and Odessa A’zion for “Marty Supreme.” The awards ceremony features a category for best British film, with nominees like “The Ballad of Wallis Island,” “Pillion,” “I Swear,” and “Bridget Jones: Mad About the Boy.”
Diversity remains a key focus at the BAFTA Awards, with changes implemented in recent years to enhance inclusivity. Notably, Zhao is the sole female nominee in the best director category, alongside male directors. The voting process now includes a longlist round to promote diversity, with 25% of directing nominees being women across all categories.
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