The 78th British Academy Film Awards will take place on February 16, 2025. Photo: BAFTA.

The 78th British Academy Film Awards will take place on February 16, 2025. Photo: BAFTA.

Preview:

  • ‘Conclave,’ ‘Anora’ and ‘The Brutalist’ won big at this year’s BAFTA Film Awards
  • ‘Emilia Pérez’ and ‘A Real Pain’ also did well.
  • The awards were handed out on February 16th in London.

The BAFTA Film Awards have been handed out this evening at a ceremony held at the Royal Festival Hall in London, hosted once more by former ‘Doctor Who’ actor David Tennant.

Dropping references to the current political climate  and less pointed jokes at the expense of stars in the audience (he warned the assembled crowd that there would be no intermission as with ‘The Brutalist’ and to keep their speeches the opposite of their movies –– short.

Conclave,’ ‘Anora’ and ‘The Brutalist’ won multiple awards, the former nabbing Best Original Screenplay, British film and the big trophy, Best Film, while the latter scored Best Director, Leading Actor (for Adrien Brody) Score and more. ‘Anora,’ meanwhile, saw lead Mikey Madison took the stage for ‘Anora.’

The likes of ‘Wicked’ and ‘Dune: Part Two’ mostly made do with technical awards, including Production Design, Costume, Sound and Visual Effects.

Dune: Part Two

"Long live the fighters."
Review
Score
85
Release Date: Mar 1, 2024
Run Time: 2 hr 47 min
Budget: $190,000,000

As for Supporting Actor, that might as well be renamed The Kieran Culkin award given how many trophies the ‘A Real Pain’ actor has won this season. If there is a lock for an Oscar, he’s surely it.

And despite the recent social media controversy surrounding lead Karla Sofía Gascón, ‘Emilia Pérez’ went home with several awards, including Supporting Actress for Zoe Saldana and Film Not in the English Language.

There was brief confusion for fellow ‘Pérez’ actors Saldana and Selena Gomez, who stumbled over who had won the Outstanding Debut by a British Writer, Director, Producer, ultimately given to ‘Kneecap’ filmmaker Rich Peppiatt.

Documentary ‘Super/Man: The Christopher Reeve Story,’ despite missing out on an Oscar nomination, won its BAFTA category.

Related Article: ‘Conclave’ and ‘Emilia Pérez’ Lead the Nomination Pack for the 2025 BAFTA Awards

Here’s the full list of winners:

BEST FILM

Ralph Fiennes stars as Cardinal Lawrence in director Edward Berger's 'Conclave', a Focus Features release. Credit: Philippe Antonello/Focus Features ©2024 All Rights Reserved.

Ralph Fiennes stars as Cardinal Lawrence in director Edward Berger's 'Conclave', a Focus Features release. Credit: Philippe Antonello/Focus Features ©2024 All Rights Reserved.

Dune: Part Two

"Long live the fighters."
Review
Score
85
Release Date: Mar 1, 2024
Run Time: 2 hr 47 min
Budget: $190,000,000

OUTSTANDING BRITISH FILM

Ralph Fiennes stars as Cardinal Lawrence in director Edward Berger's 'Conclave', a Focus Features release. Credit: Courtesy of Focus Features. © 2024 All Rights Reserved.

Ralph Fiennes stars as Cardinal Lawrence in director Edward Berger's 'Conclave', a Focus Features release. Credit: Courtesy of Focus Features. © 2024 All Rights Reserved.

OUTSTANDING DEBUT BY A BRITISH WRITER, DIRECTOR OR PRODUCER

A scene from 2024's 'Kneecap'. Photo: Wildcard Distribution.

A scene from 2024's 'Kneecap'. Photo: Wildcard Distribution.

Kneecap

Kneecap

"Mind your language."
Audience
Score
72
Release Date: Aug 2, 2024
Run Time: 1 hr 45 min

FILM NOT IN THE ENGLISH LANGUAGE

Selena Gomez as Emilia Pérez in 'Emilia Pérez'. Photo: Netflix.

Selena Gomez as Emilia Pérez in 'Emilia Pérez'. Photo: Netflix.

Emilia Pérez

"Passion has a new name."
Audience
Score
66
Release Date: Nov 1, 2024
Run Time: 2 hr 12 min
Budget: $26,000,000

DOCUMENTARY

Christopher Reeve as Superman in the documentary feature 'Super/Man: The Christopher Reeve Story, a Warner Bros. Pictures release. Photo Credit: Courtesy of Warner Bros. Pictures. Copyright: © 2024 Warner Bros. Entertainment Inc. All Rights Reserved.

Christopher Reeve as Superman in the documentary feature 'Super/Man: The Christopher Reeve Story, a Warner Bros. Pictures release. Photo Credit: Courtesy of Warner Bros. Pictures. Copyright: © 2024 Warner Bros. Entertainment Inc. All Rights Reserved.

Super/Man: The Christopher Reeve Story

"Husband. Father. Fighter. Hero. Once you choose hope, anything is possible."
Audience
Score
81
Release Date: Oct 11, 2024
Run Time: 1 hr 44 min

ANIMATED FILM

'Wallace & Gromit: Vengeance Most Fowl'. Photo: Courtesy of Netflix © 2024.

'Wallace & Gromit: Vengeance Most Fowl'. Photo: Courtesy of Netflix © 2024.

Review
Score
85
Release Date: Jan 3, 2025
Run Time: 1 hr 19 min

CHILDREN’S & FAMILY FILM

'Wallace & Gromit: Vengeance Most Fowl'. Photo: Courtesy of Netflix © 2024.

'Wallace & Gromit: Vengeance Most Fowl'. Photo: Courtesy of Netflix © 2024.

  • ‘Flow’
  • Kensuke’s Kingdom
  • ‘Wallace & Gromit: Vengeance Most Fowl’ - WINNER
  • ‘The Wild Robot’

DIRECTOR

Adrien Brody in 'The Brutalist'. Photo: A24.

Adrien Brody in 'The Brutalist'. Photo: A24.

The Brutalist

"Welcome to America."
Review
Score
70
Release Date: Jan 24, 2025
Run Time: 3 hr 35 min
Budget: $9,600,000

ORIGINAL SCREENPLAY

(L to R) Jesse Eisenberg and Kieran Culkin on the set of 'A Real Pain'. Photo by Agata Grzybowska, Courtesy of Searchlight Pictures, © 2024 Searchlight Pictures All Rights Reserved.

(L to R) Jesse Eisenberg and Kieran Culkin on the set of 'A Real Pain'. Photo by Agata Grzybowska, Courtesy of Searchlight Pictures, © 2024 Searchlight Pictures All Rights Reserved.

A Real Pain

"Join the family."
Review
Score
85
Release Date: Nov 15, 2024
Run Time: 1 hr 30 min
Budget: $3,000,000

ADAPTED SCREENPLAY

(L to R) Ralph Fiennes as Cardinal Lawrence and Stanley Tucci as Cardinal Bellini in director Edward Berger's 'Conclave', a Focus Features release. Credit: Courtesy of Focus Features. © 2024 All Rights Reserved.

(L to R) Ralph Fiennes as Cardinal Lawrence and Stanley Tucci as Cardinal Bellini in director Edward Berger's 'Conclave', a Focus Features release. Credit: Courtesy of Focus Features. © 2024 All Rights Reserved.

LEADING ACTRESS

Mikey Madison as Ani in 'Anora'. Photo: Courtesy of NEON.

Mikey Madison as Ani in 'Anora'. Photo: Courtesy of NEON.

Anora

"Love is a hustle."
Review
Score
85
Release Date: Nov 1, 2024
Run Time: 2 hr 19 min
Budget: $6,000,000

LEADING ACTOR

Adrien Brody in 'The Brutalist'. Photo: A24.

Adrien Brody in 'The Brutalist'. Photo: A24.

SUPPORTING ACTRESS

Zoe Saldaña as Emilia Pérez in 'Emilia Pérez'. Photo: Netflix.

Zoe Saldaña as Emilia Pérez in 'Emilia Pérez'. Photo: Netflix.

SUPPORTING ACTOR

(L to R) Kieran Culkin and Jesse Eisenberg in 'A Real Pain'. Photo Courtesy of Searchlight Pictures, © 2024 Searchlight Pictures All Rights Reserved.

(L to R) Kieran Culkin and Jesse Eisenberg in 'A Real Pain'. Photo Courtesy of Searchlight Pictures, © 2024 Searchlight Pictures All Rights Reserved.

CASTING

(L to R) Sean Baker and DP Drew Daniels on the set of 'Anora'. Photo: Courtesy of NEON.

(L to R) Sean Baker and DP Drew Daniels on the set of 'Anora'. Photo: Courtesy of NEON.

  • ‘Anora,’ Sean Baker, Samantha Quan - WINNER
  • ‘The Apprentice,’ Stephanie Gorin, Carmen Cuba
  • ‘A Complete Unknown,’ Yesi Ramirez
  • ‘Conclave,’ Nina Gold, Martin Ware
  • ‘Kneecap,’ Carla Stronge

CINEMATOGRAPHY

'The Brutalist'. Photo: A24.

'The Brutalist'. Photo: A24.

EDITING

(L to R) Brían F. O'Byrne as Cardinal O'Malley and Ralph Fiennes as Cardinal Lawrence in director Edward Berger's 'Conclave', a Focus Features release. Credit: Courtesy of Focus Features. © 2024 All Rights Reserved.

(L to R) Brían F. O'Byrne as Cardinal O'Malley and Ralph Fiennes as Cardinal Lawrence in director Edward Berger's 'Conclave', a Focus Features release. Credit: Courtesy of Focus Features. © 2024 All Rights Reserved.

COSTUME DESIGN

Ariana Grande is Glinda in 'Wicked', directed by Jon M. Chu. Photo: Universal Pictures.

Ariana Grande is Glinda in 'Wicked', directed by Jon M. Chu. Photo: Universal Pictures.

Wicked

"Everyone deserves the chance to fly."
Review
Score
90
Release Date: Nov 22, 2024
Run Time: 2 hr 42 min
Budget: $150,000,000

MAKE-UP & HAIR

Demi Moore in 'The Substance'. Photo: Mubi.

Demi Moore in 'The Substance'. Photo: Mubi.

  • ‘Dune: Part Two,’ Love Larson, Eva Von Bahr
  • ‘Emilia Pérez,’ Julia Floch Carbonel, Emmanuel Janvier, Jean-Christophe Spadaccini, Romain Marietti
  • ‘Nosferatu,’ David White, Traci Loader, Suzanne Stokes-Munton
  • ‘The Substance,’ Pierre-Olivier Persin, Stéphanie Guillon, Frédérique Arguello, Marilyne Scarselli - WINNER
  • ‘Wicked,’ Frances Hannon, Laura Blount, Sarah Nuth

The Substance

"Have you ever dreamt of a better version of yourself?"
Review
Score
85
Release Date: Sep 20, 2024
Run Time: 2 hr 21 min
Budget: $17,500,000

ORIGINAL SCORE

Felicity Jones in 'The Brutalist'. Photo: A24.

Felicity Jones in 'The Brutalist'. Photo: A24.

PRODUCTION DESIGN

The Emerald City in 'Wicked', directed by Jon M. Chu. Photo: Universal Pictures.

The Emerald City in 'Wicked', directed by Jon M. Chu. Photo: Universal Pictures.

SOUND

(L to R) Timothee Chalamet as Paul Atreides and Austin Butler as Feyd-Rautha Harkonnen in Warner Bros. Pictures and Legendary Pictures’ action adventure 'Dune: Part Two,' a Warner Bros. Pictures release. Photo Credit: Niko Tavernise. Copyright: © 2024 Warner Bros. Entertainment Inc. All Rights Reserved.

(L to R) Timothee Chalamet as Paul Atreides and Austin Butler as Feyd-Rautha Harkonnen in Warner Bros. Pictures and Legendary Pictures’ action adventure 'Dune: Part Two,' a Warner Bros. Pictures release. Photo Credit: Niko Tavernise. Copyright: © 2024 Warner Bros. Entertainment Inc. All Rights Reserved.

  • ‘Blitz,’ John Casali, Paul Cotterell, James Harrison
  • ‘Dune: Part Two,’ Ron Bartlett, Doug Hemphill, Gareth John, Richard King - WINNER
  • ‘Gladiator II,’ Stéphane Bucher, Matthew Collinge, Paul Massey, Danny Sheehan
  • ‘The Substance,’ Valérie Deloof, Victor Fleurant, Victor Praud, Stéphane Thiébaut, Emmanuelle Villard
  • ‘Wicked,’ Robin Baynton, Simon Hayes, John Marquis, Andy Nelson, Nancy Nugent Title

Dune: Part Two

"Long live the fighters."
Review
Score
85
Release Date: Mar 1, 2024
Run Time: 2 hr 47 min
Budget: $190,000,000

SPECIAL VISUAL EFFECTS

A scene from Warner Bros. Pictures and Legendary Pictures’ action adventure 'Dune: Part Two,' a Warner Bros. Pictures release. Photo Credit: Courtesy Warner Bros. Pictures. Copyright: © 2023 Warner Bros. Entertainment Inc. All Rights Reserved.

A scene from Warner Bros. Pictures and Legendary Pictures’ action adventure 'Dune: Part Two,' a Warner Bros. Pictures release. Photo Credit: Courtesy Warner Bros. Pictures. Copyright: © 2023 Warner Bros. Entertainment Inc. All Rights Reserved.

BRITISH SHORT ANIMATION

'Wander to Wonder'. Photo: Miyu Distribution.

'Wander to Wonder'. Photo: Miyu Distribution.

Wander to Wonder
Audience
Score
69
Run Time: 14 min

BRITISH SHORT FILM

'Rock Paper Scissors'. Photo: Nickelodeon Animation.

'Rock Paper Scissors'. Photo: Nickelodeon Animation.

Rock, Paper, Scissors
Audience
Score
90
Air Date: February 12th, 2024
Networks: Nickelodeon

EE RISING STAR AWARD (voted for by the public)

David Jonsson as Andy in 20th Century Studios' 'Alien: Romulus.' Photo courtesy of 20th Century Studios. © 2024 20th Century Studios. All Rights Reserved.

David Jonsson as Andy in 20th Century Studios' 'Alien: Romulus.' Photo courtesy of 20th Century Studios. © 2024 20th Century Studios. All Rights Reserved.

Alien: Romulus

"In space, no one can hear you."
Review
Score
65
Release Date: Aug 16, 2024
Run Time: 1 hr 59 min
Budget: $80,000,000