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Baftas Surprise: British Newcomer Dethrones Hollywood Stars
22 Feb
Summary
- Robert Aramayo won top acting and rising star Baftas.
- Paul Thomas Anderson's 'One Battle After Another' dominated.
- Jessie Buckley and Wunmi Mosaku also secured Bafta wins.
The recent Bafta ceremony embraced a distinctly British character, highlighted by Hollywood stars receiving iconic UK snacks. The Prince and Princess of Wales made a notable appearance, with the event acknowledging a surprising upset as British actor Robert Aramayo claimed the best leading actor award, alongside the rising star Bafta, for his performance in 'I Swear'.
Paul Thomas Anderson's film 'One Battle After Another' emerged as a significant winner, securing multiple accolades including best supporting actor for Sean Penn's role. This counterculture fantasia resonated with the current zeitgeist. Other notable wins included Jessie Buckley for her performance in 'Hamnet' and Wunmi Mosaku for her role in Ryan Coogler's thriller 'Sinners'.
Guillermo del Toro's visually stunning 'Frankenstein' also received three Baftas. The international film award went to 'Sentimental Value', while Akinola Davies Jr. was recognized with the outstanding British debut Bafta for 'My Father's Shadow'. The night ultimately celebrated Aramayo's breakthrough and Anderson's continuing ambitious filmmaking.
