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BAFTA

The British Academy of Film and Television Arts (BAFTA), originally the British Film Academy, was founded in 1947. In addition to film screenings, BAFTA is known for its prestigious national and international awards.

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Still from the movie in which a young soldier looks sad, as other soldiers are around him

'All Quiet on the Western Front' primed for Oscar success

The German anti-war drama recently won top honors at the BAFTA film awards. DW spoke with director Edward Berger.
FilmFebruary 20, 2023
Edward Berger poses for photographers with the Director Award for the film 'All Quiet on the Western Front' at the 76th British Academy Film Awards, BAFTA's, in London

'All Quiet on the Western Front' wins 7 BAFTAs

The movie based on the novel by Erich Maria Remarque, a German veteran of World War I, was acclaimed as Best Picture.
CultureFebruary 20, 2023
German soldier lying in mud as other troops are seen running behind him in 2022 film "All Quiet on the Western Front"

'All Quiet On The Western Front' leads BAFTA nominations

It equals the most nominations a non-English-language film has received at the UK-based awards.
FilmJanuary 19, 2023
Ariana DeBose poses on the red carpet in a yellow dress.

Clear signs against Putin's war at the BAFTAs

Best director and best film went to "The Power of the Dog." The stars came out in solidarity with Ukraine.
CultureMarch 14, 2022
BAFTA award masks are seen on EE BAFTA Film Awards Opening Night

BAFTAs 2021: winners, losers and social distancing

Everything was different at the 2021 BAFTAs. But COVID did not keep the film industry from celebrating its highlights.
CultureApril 12, 2021
Sam Mendes collects the award for best film at the BAFTAs in a black suit

'1917' named best film at BAFTAs

Sam Mendes' World War I epic has won the awards for best film and best director.
CultureFebruary 2, 2020
Alfonso Cuaron holds up his BAFTA statues

'Roma' wins Best Film at UK's BAFTA awards

"Roma," a Netflix-produced drama about growing up in Mexico City, won the best picture title at the BAFTA awards.
CultureFebruary 11, 2019
BAFTA Awards 2018 Allison Janney

Full list of BAFTA winners and nominees

The "British Oscars" were handed out in a ceremony marked by the sexual harassment scandals in the film industry.
FilmFebruary 18, 2018
Saoirse Ronan

BAFTA actors call for end to sexual abuse

The plea came in a letter published ahead of the BAFTA British film awards, where many stars opted to wear black.
PoliticsFebruary 18, 2018
USA Daniel Day-Lewis in Los Angeles

Daniel Day-Lewis calls it a day

A representative for the British-Irish actor says that Day-Lewis has shot his last film and performed his last play.
CultureJune 21, 2017
Film "La la Land"

'La La Land' scoops five awards at London's BAFTA awards

The musical throwback to the 1950s dominated the London award with five gongs, including Best Film.
ArtsFebruary 13, 2017
Film "La la Land"

'La La Land' leads race for British Academy Film Awards

The award-winning musical's success continues with 11 BAFTA nominations. Germany is also on the list.
CultureJanuary 10, 2017
BAFTA Award

British Academy Film Awards 2016

The cinema awards-season for 2016 kicked off with the BAFTA's in London and wins for 'The Revenant'
February 14, 201612 images

How to recreate the Cold War atmosphere

Get inspired by German set decorator Bernhard Heinrich, who is nominated for an Oscar for "Bridge of Spies."
LifestyleFebruary 14, 201605:05 min
Deutschland USA Kinostart Filmszene Boyhood

'Boyhood' wins top awards at BAFTAs

American drama "Boyhood" has gone home with the award for best film at this year's BAFTAs.
February 9, 2015

BAFTAs celebrate best in film

The UK's top film awards, the BAFTAs, have taken place in London, with the space thriller Gravity having been named best British Film. British actress Helen Mirren received a special award honoring her career.
February 16, 2014
BAFTA preparations. British Academy of Film and Television Arts - BAFTA award masks are prepared at the Savoy Hotel, in central London, ahead of the BAFTA awards, which take place on Sunday February 12, 2012. Picture date: Wednesday February 8, 2012. Photo credit should read: Dominic Lipinski/PA Wire URN:12708545

BAFTA awards

Stars of the silver screen have braved London’s chilly winter rain for the annual British Academy of Film Awards. There was good news for James Bond fans and special recognition for British director Alan Parker.
February 10, 2013
Film still from "The Artist"

BAFTA nominations

Silent film 'The Artist' grabs the most nominations for the 2012 British Academy Film Awards.
January 17, 2012
Scene from the film

European Film Awards

The Austrian film "White Ribbon" came out the big winner at the European Film Awards.
December 13, 2009