Baftas 2025 Winners and Surprises: A Night of Glamour and Upsets

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The Bafta film awards 2025 were a night to remember, with Pope drama Conclave and immigration epic The Brutalist walking away with some of the biggest prizes. Conclave, directed by German director Edward Berger, picked up four awards including best film and best British film, a feat that has not been achieved since the 2019 war drama, 1917. The film also won best adapted screenplay and best editing, solidifying its position as a frontrunner in the awards season.

US filmmaker Brady Corbet's The Brutalist also won four awards, with Corbet picking up best director and Adrien Brody winning best actor for his portrayal of Hungarian architect and Holocaust survivor, László Tóth. The film also won best original score and cinematography, showcasing its technical excellence and artistic vision. Other winners included Mikey Madison, who won best actress for her role in Anora, and Zoe Saldaña, who won best supporting actress for her role in Emilia Pérez. The ceremony was hosted by David Tennant at London's Royal Festival Hall, and featured a number of memorable moments, including a performance by the host and a surprise win for Aardman's latest Wallace and Gromit film, Vengeance Most Fowl.

The Baftas are known for their unpredictability, and this year's ceremony was no exception. Many had expected Demi Moore to win best actress for her role in The Substance, but Mikey Madison's win was a surprise to many. The win was seen as a major upset, and has thrown the competition for the Oscars wide open. Other surprises included the win for Emilia Pérez, which had been embroiled in controversy in recent weeks, and the snub for A Complete Unknown, which had been expected to win several awards. The ceremony also featured a number of tributes, including a tribute to the late Christopher Reeve, and a performance by the cast of The Traitors.

The technical specifications of the winning films were impressive, with Conclave and The Brutalist showcasing their cinematography and editing skills. The films that won awards included: * Conclave: best film, best British film, best adapted screenplay, best editing * The Brutalist: best director, best actor, best original score, best cinematography * Anora: best actress, best casting * Emilia Pérez: best international film, best supporting actress * Vengeance Most Fowl: best animation, best children and family film The ceremony was a celebration of the best in British and international film, and featured a number of memorable moments and surprises. The winners will now go on to compete for the Oscars, and the ceremony will be remembered as one of the most unpredictable and exciting in recent years.

The aftermath of the ceremony saw a number of reactions from the winners and losers, with many taking to social media to express their gratitude and surprise. The ceremony was also notable for its tributes to the late stars of the film industry, including Marianne Faithfull and Christopher Reeve. The Baftas are a major event in the film calendar, and this year's ceremony will be remembered for its glamour, excitement, and unpredictability. The winners will now go on to compete for the Oscars, and the ceremony will be a major talking point in the film industry for weeks to come.