In brief
This year's BAFTA nominations highlight a tight race with Conclave receiving 12 nods, closely followed by Netflix’s Spanish musical Emilia Pérez with 11 nominations. Cynthia Erivo and Demi Moore are frontrunners for acting awards, while surprise nominations emerge, including Hugh Grant for Heretic and Mikey Madison for Anora. The best director category is particularly notable for first-time nominees, illustrating a fresh wave of creativity in cinema that could influence the upcoming Oscars.
The leading films in the BAFTA nominations include:- 12 nominations - Conclave- 11 - Emilia Pérez- 9 - The Brutalist- 7 - Anora, Dune: Part Two, and Wicked- 6 - A Complete Unknown and Kneecap- 5 - Nosferatu and The SubstanceThe excitement surrounding the nominations also includes the introduction of a dedicated children’s and family film category. The BAFTA Film Awards ceremony will take place on February 16 at London's Royal Festival Hall, where the results may serve as a predictor for the Oscars.
