The British Academy of Film and Television Arts awards, Britain's top movie honors, drew criticism after no women were nominated for best director category BAFTA
LONDON - First World War drama “1917” was the big winner at the BAFTAs on Sunday, picking up seven awards including best picture and director for Sam Mendes, at a glittering ceremony that made headlines for a glaring lack of diversity among nominees.
The industry was sending “a very clear message to people of color that you’re not welcome here”, he said, adding it “was on us” to dismantle a system of oppression. “It’s pretty disappointing, especially because there were so many great films this year that happened to be directed by women,” she said.
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