Baftas 2025: Conclave and The Brutalist Win Big as Mikey Madison Takes Best Actress
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The Baftas 2025 ceremony took place on Sunday, with Conclave and The Brutalist emerging as the big winners of the night. Conclave, directed by Edward Berger, won four awards, including best picture and outstanding British film, while The Brutalist, directed by Brady Corbet, also won four awards, including best director and best actor for Adrien Brody. The wins have significant implications for the upcoming Oscars, with many considering the Baftas as a key indicator of the Academy's preferences. The diversity of the winners was notable, with a range of films and talent being recognized.
Mikey Madison's win for best actress for her role in Anora was a surprise, as many had expected Demi Moore to take the prize for her role in The Substance. Madison's win has shaken up the Oscars race, making the best actress category more competitive. The win was also seen as a testament to the inclusivity of the Baftas, with Madison using her acceptance speech to recognize the sex worker community and advocate for their rights. Other winners included Kieran Culkin for best supporting actor for A Real Pain, and Zoe Saldaña for best supporting actress for Emilia Pérez.
The ceremony was hosted by David Tennant, who opened the proceedings with a rousing version of I'm Gonna Be (500 Miles). The evening's most emotional speech was delivered by Warwick Davis, who received the Bafta Fellowship and paid tribute to his late wife, Sammy. The In Memoriam segment honored those from the film community who have passed away in the past year, including Dame Maggie Smith and James Earl Jones. The technology used in the ceremony was also noteworthy, with the use of digital platforms and social media to engage with audiences and promote the event.
Other winners included Denis Villeneuve's Dune Part 2, which won special effects and sound, and Aardman's Wallace and Gromit film, Vengeance Most Fowl, which won best animation and the inaugural award for best children and family film. West Belfast rap group Kneecap won the Bafta for outstanding debut by a British writer, director or producer for their semi-fictionalized account of how the band was formed. The wins demonstrate the creativity and innovation of the film industry, with a range of genres and styles being recognized.
The Baftas have become a less reliable indicator of the Oscars in recent years, due to changes in the voting process and the introduction of new categories. However, the ceremony remains an important event in the film calendar, with many considering it a key milestone on the road to the Oscars. The winners of the Baftas 2025 will now go on to compete in the Oscars, which take place next month. The following are some of the key winners and nominees: * Best Picture: Conclave * Best Director: Brady Corbet for The Brutalist * Best Actor: Adrien Brody for The Brutalist * Best Actress: Mikey Madison for Anora * Best Supporting Actor: Kieran Culkin for A Real Pain * Best Supporting Actress: Zoe Saldaña for Emilia Pérez * Best Original Screenplay: Jesse Eisenberg for A Real Pain * Best Adapted Screenplay: Edward Berger for Conclave * Best Animation: Aardman's Wallace and Gromit film, Vengeance Most Fowl
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