2019 British Academy of Film and Television Arts
Rachel Weisz and Olivia Coleman, right, in a scene from the film “The Favourite.” (Yorgos Lanthimos / Fox Searchlight Films)
2019 BAFTA awards: 'The Favourite' wins big with seven awards; 'Roma' takes the prize for best film
The royal comedy-drama “The Favourite” lived up to its name, winning seven awards at this year's British Academy Film Awards. Yorgos Lanthimos’ film was nominated in 12 categories. While "The Favourite" won for outstanding British film, it was Alfonso Cuaron’s “Roma” taking home the prize for best film, along with three other awards.
“Absolutely Fabulous” star Joanna Lumley again hosted this year's ceremony at London’s Royal Albert Hall.
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Alfonso Cuarón, writer and director of "Roma." (Kirk McKoy / Los Angeles Times)
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Alfonso Cuarón, writer and director of "Roma." (Kirk McKoy / Los Angeles Times)
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Nancy Garcia, Marina de Tavira and Yalitza Aparicio discuss working with Alfonso Cuarón on Netflix's "Roma," which won the top prize at the 2018 Venice Film Festival and is generating major awards season buzz.
Rami Malek talks about portraying Freddie Mercury in "Bohemian Rhapsody" at CinemaCon this week. (Ethan Miller / Getty Images for CinemaCon)
Olivia Colman in the film "The Favourite." (20th Century Fox)
“The Favourite” is a wickedly entertaining and superbly acted costume drama set in England during the 18th century with Olivia Colman, Rachel Weisz and Emma Stone.
Rachel Weisz (Michael Nagle / For The Times)