War drama ‘1917’ gets seven BAFTA awards

The war drama "1917" turned out to be the biggest winner of the British BAFTA film awards ceremony. Nominated in nine categories, Sam Mendes' film won seven awards, including for best film and best directing.
The psychological drama by Todd Phillips "The Joker", despite the largest number of nominations (11) received only three statuettes.

The comedy-drama of Quentin Tarantino "Once upon a time in Hollywood" won one award despite 10 nominations, and "Irishman" – the Martin Scorsese’s criminal drama – which was nominated in 10 categories, did not receive any award.

Sam Mendes is the first British to receive the award for best directing since 2009 when Danny Boyle was awarded the prize for "Slumdog Millionaire".

The Awards of the British Academy of Film and Television Arts were presented this year for the 73rd time.

(PAP)