Organized by the British Academy of Film and Television Arts (BAFTA), the 73rd British Academy Film Awards ceremony took place on February 2nd, 2020 at the Royal Albert Hall when it usually happens in April or May. It was presented by Graham Norton and whose aim was to reward the films released in 2019, this ceremony is considered the equivalent of the Oscars of American cinema.
The ceremony, which has taken place since 2000 at the Odeon cinema in Leicester Square in London, has been moved to the Royal Opera House since 2007.
For the record, the film must be eligible in the United Kingdom according to these criteria:
· A Feature Film lasting more than 1 hour
· A first broadcast or distribution in cinemas in the United Kingdom, on official release and outside the festival.
. Broadcast in a commercial cinema in the United Kingdom to a paying audience for seven consecutive days.
On the same principles as the Oscars, films of all nationalities are eligible in all categories, except the best British film, the best new British film, and the best British short film.
The BAFTA 2020 a taste of the Oscars
The film “1917” by director Sam Mendes, won the Bafta 2020 ceremony. Honored with seven awards, including those for best film, best British film, best director. Sam Mendes was very moved to receive this award for the first time, at his home in the United Kingdom. This film, which deals with family and home, has therefore won unanimous support in the country of Queen Elisabeth. After the Golden Globes, “1917” was once again awarded by film specialists.
The confirmation comes from the Korean Bong Joon-Ho, who after the Palme d’Or in Cannes, won the awards for the best screenplay, and for the best foreign language film for his film “Parasite”. A comedy which earned him the honors of the only Korean feature film to have obtained a double distinction.
What about the award for best actor Joaquin Phoenix, rewarded for his performance in the film by Todd Philips Joker. It was through a strong message about racism that he spoke at the Bafta ceremony to denounce the system’s oppression of people. Shayna Markowitz, was awarded for best casting.
The remarkable Renée Zellweger receives for her part, the award for best actress for her role in “Judy”. Director Rupert Goold’s film traces the life of the great actress and singer Judy Garland. This biopic which is interested in the year 1968 is a year before her death and date on which the actress and singer leaves America for England hoping to give another chance to her life and her career. She will give a series of concerts and criss-cross England, 30 years after the success of the Wizard of Oz, but in vain. She died on June 21, 1969 in London.
The best supporting actor goes to Brad Pitt, for his role as Cliff Booth in “Once Upon a Time… in Hollywood”. Even if this award is only for a supporting role, it has the merit of distinguishing one of the best actors of his generation.
The best supporting actress goes to actress Laura Dern for her role as Nora Fanshaw in “Marriage Story”. Laura Dern signs a remarkable return, with this custom role. It also rewards a career that begins in the early 80s and thus confirms the longevity of her talent.
Finally, the Rising Star Award which rewards the new talents (actresses, or actors) of the year, returns to English for its role in “Blue Story”. The film tells a story of friendship and gang rivalry in London. A current topic as disturbing as it is recurring, and which is reminiscent of the violent incidents which took place in Birmingham in August 2011.
Again, Glamour Fashion and Beauty is present for awards and other cinema-related events. Finally, you will find in this issue an article dedicated to the English actor Michael Ward.
