BAFTA Prestigious UK Award Nominees Announced

LONDON. On January 9, the nominees for the prestigious British Academy of Film and Television Arts (BAFTA) awards became known in London. The undisputed favorite of this year is the film “Hotel Grand Budapest”, which took the place of rhinestones in 11 nominations.

The films “The Imitation Game” and “Birdman”, which claim 10 award statuettes, will also compete for the title of “Best Film of the Year”. The film “Theory of Everything” scored 9 statuettes and the picture “Boyhood” was noted in 8 nominations.

In the category "Best British Film", the award will be won among the films "71", "Paddington", "Pride", "Theory of Everything", "The Game of Imitation" and "Stay in my shoes." Wes Anderson, Alejandro Inarritu, Richard Linklater, Damien Chazelle and James Marsh will compete for the title of best director.

Benedict Cumberbatch will take part in the Best Actor nomination for his role in the movie The Imitation Game, Ralph Fiennes for his role in the movie The Grand Budapest Hotel, Jake Gyllenhaal for the movie Stringer, Michael Keaton - Birdman "And Eddie Redmayne -" Theory of Everything. " Amy Adams, Big Eyes movie, Felicity Jones for her role in The Theory of Everything, Julianne Moore, Still Alice, Reese Witherspoon, Wild, and Rosamund Pike, will compete in the Best Actress nomination. Disappeared. "

It is worth noting that the BAFTA award from the British Film Academy is one of the most prestigious in Europe, along with the Golden Globe and the Oscars. Many people consider the BAFTA award a kind of Oscar, as it is held with no less solemnity, chic and pomp. In addition, its winners often become winners of the Oscars.

The names of the winners of the BAFTA Prize will be known at the award ceremony, which will be held on February 8, and will be hosted by the famous English writer, playwright and actor Stephen Fry.

Svetlana Korableva © Gallerix.ru