Conclave and The Brutalist, these two exceptional films, shone brightly at the Bafta awards this Sunday, February 16th. Here’s a look back at a night where cinema was celebrated with flair.
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Conclave and The Brutalist: Kings of the night
In a dazzling display of glamour and glitter, the films « Conclave and The Brutalist » swept the awards, each taking home four trophies. The papal thriller « Conclave », directed by German filmmaker Edward Berger, was crowned Best Film. Meanwhile, « The Brutalist », a monumental epic by Brady Corbet, took home awards for Best Director and Best Actor for Adrien Brody, who portrayed a Holocaust-surviving architect.
Surprises and controversies: Mikey Madison and Emilia Pérez
A plot twist! Mikey Madison, 25, outshone Demi Moore and won Best Actress for her role as a stripper in Sean Baker’s thriller « Anora ». Additionally, « Emilia Pérez », a musical film by Jacques Audiard, triumphed with two trophies despite recent controversies surrounding actress Karla Sofía Gascón.
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Jacques Audiard: A tribute to talents
Despite the absence of Karla Sofía Gascón, Jacques Audiard praised « All the talents » of his film, mentioning Zoe Saldaña, Selena Gomez, and Karla Sofía Gascón. Emilia Pérez, already awarded at the Golden Globes, remains a major contender in the Oscars race, despite criticism for its caricatured depiction of Mexico and the use of artificial intelligence to enhance the actress’s voice.
On the road to Oscars
The Bafta awards, a true prelude to the Oscars, have given a glimpse of what awaits us in Los Angeles in two weeks. Film professionals will have their eyes on this ceremony where « Conclave and The Brutalist » will once again compete for the highest distinctions.
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The Bafta 2025 winners
Best Film : « Conclave » by Edward Berger
Best British Film : « Conclave » by Edward Berger
Best Foreign Language Film : « Emilia Perez » by Jacques Audiard
Best Documentary : « Super/Man » : The Christopher Reeve Story by Ian Bonhôte, Peter Ettedgui, Lizzie Gilliett, and Robert Ford
Best Editing : Nick Emerson for « Conclave »
Best Animated Film : « Wallace and Gromit » : Vengeance Most Fowl by Nick Park, Merlin Crossingham, and Richard Beek
Best Director : Brady Corbet for « The Brutalist »
Best Screenplay : « A Real Pain » by Jesse Eisenberg
Best Adaptation : « Conclave »
Best Film Music : Daniel Blumberg for « The Brutalist »
Best Cinematography : Lol Crawley for « The Brutalist »
Best Actress : Mikey Madison in « Anora »
Best Actor : Adrien Brody in « The Brutalist »
Best Supporting Actor : Kieran Culkin in « A Real Pain »
Best Supporting Actress : Zoe Saldaña in « Emilia Perez »
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