The 67th BAFTA Awards

The awards ceremony we had all been looking for finally took place. I wouldn't say there were any major surprises but there were a few actors and actresses that I was routing for so it was exciting to watch the awards ceremony nonetheless. I have outlined the main awards and winners below.

Best Film: 12 Years a Slave
Best Director: Alfonso Cuaron - Gravity
Best Actor in a Leading Role: Chiwetel Ejiofor - 12 Years a Slave
Best Actress in a Leading Role: Cate Blanchett - Blue Jasmine
Best Actor in a Supporting Role: Barkhad Abdi - Captain Phillips
Best Actress in a Supporting Role: Jennifer Lawrence - American Hustle
Best Original Screenplay: Eric Warren Singer and David O. Russell - American Hustle
Best Adapted Screenplay: Steve Coogan and Jeff Pope - Philomena
Best Cinematography: Emmanuel Lubezki - Gravity

I was extremely happy to see Barkhad Abdi win best supporting actor for Captain Phillips. His acting was so remarkable that it was almost difficult to believe he wasn't an actual pirate. I believe this is an even bigger achievement considering this was his first acting role. Cate Blanchett was another one of my favourites and I was delighted to see her win best leading actress. Everytime I think acting cannot be improved, a performance like hers comes up, setting the bar even higher.

Gravity, a film I have yet to see, swiped up many awards including best director and best cinematography. American Hustle was another high performer swiping the award for best actress in a supporting role and best original screenplay among many others. I have also not seen American Hustle but that will be rectified this week.

12 Years a Slave won best film and best leading actor and featured in many nominations. I am embarrassed to admit I have also failed to see this but judging by the sheer number of awards and nominations, I am sure I won't be disappointed when I have a cinema trip soon(ish).

The awards ceremony was definitely worth watching, if not for the emotional and hilarious speeches then to simply admire Angelina Jolie's flawless skin and incredible style.

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