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The British Academy of Film and Television Arts (BAFTA), originally the British Film Academy, was founded in 1947 gradually evolved into its present formation in 1976.

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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

'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
Ariana DeBose poses on the red carpet in a yellow dress.

Clear signs against Putin's war at the BAFTAs

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

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

'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' 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

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
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