‘Conclave’ and ‘The Brutalist’ Dominate BAFTA Awards as ‘Emilia Perez’ Wins Despite Controversy

The BAFTA Film Awards recognized standout films, with ‘Conclave’ and ‘The Brutalist’ each taking home four trophies, while ‘Emilia Perez’ secured two wins despite backlash over its lead actress.

Edward Berger’s ‘Conclave,’ a thriller about Vatican power struggles, won Best Film and three additional awards, including Best British Film and Best Adapted Screenplay.
Brady Corbet’s ‘The Brutalist,’ centered on an architect’s post-Holocaust journey, earned four awards, including Best Director and Best Actor for Adrien Brody.
Jacques Audiard’s ‘Emilia Perez,’ a musical about a gender transition, won Best Non-English Language Film and Best Supporting Actress for Zoe Saldana, who dedicated her award to her transgender nephew.
The controversy surrounding ‘Emilia Perez’ stemmed from past offensive tweets by its lead actress, Karla Sofía Gascón, who was absent from the ceremony.
Mikey Madison won Best Actress for her role in ‘Anora,’ surprising many as she beat out favorites like Demi Moore in the highly competitive category.

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