Paul Thomas Anderson's satirical drama 'One Battle After Another' dominated the 79th British Academy of Film and Television Arts (BAFTA) Awards ceremony in London. The production won six statuettes, including Best Film and Best Director. The evening brought a historic success for Jessie Buckley, while the biggest surprise was Robert Aramayo's victory over favored Leonardo DiCaprio in the Best Actor category.

Six Statuettes for Anderson

The film 'One Battle After Another' won in the most important categories, including Best Film and Best Director.

Major Victory for Jessie Buckley

The Irish actress received the Best Actress award for her performance in the drama 'Hamnet'.

Shocking Acting Verdict

Robert Aramayo unexpectedly defeated Leonardo DiCaprio, winning the British mask for Best Actor.

Return of the Royal Couple

Prince William and Princess Kate graced the ceremony after a three-year absence from the BAFTA Awards.

The 79th BAFTA Awards became a triumph for American director Paul Thomas Anderson, whose latest work received the evening's most important honors. The production won awards for Best Film, Director, Adapted Screenplay, Cinematography, Editing, and Sean Penn's Supporting Role. The director, accepting the award, dedicated it to the late producer Adam Somner, mixing humor with deep reflection in his speech. The film, an adaptation of Thomas Pynchon's prose, won the competition against titles such as 'Hamnet' and 'The Sinners'. The ceremony's biggest sensation was the verdict in the Best Actor category. Robert Aramayo, nominated for his role as activist John Davidson in the film 'I Swear', defeated global cinema stars, including Leonardo DiCaprio and Timothée Chalamet. Meanwhile, Jessie Buckley confirmed her position in the industry by winning the Best Actress award for her role in 'Hamnet', making her one of the favorites for this year's Oscar. „As a little girl, I never in a million years thought I would get to make a film.” — Jessie Buckley The BAFTA Awards, presented since 1948, are considered the most important British film awards and serve as a key indicator before the Oscars, due to the large number of British Academy members who also sit on the American AMPAS board. The event attracted attention not only for artistic achievements but also for prestigious guests. For the first time since 2023, Prince William and Princess Catherine appeared together at the awards ceremony. The presence of the royal couple generated enormous media interest, especially in the context of recent turmoil within the royal family and discussions surrounding Prince Andrew. The Princess of Wales presented herself in an elegant glittering gown from 2019, promoting the idea of sustainable fashion by reusing the dress on the red carpet.

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