All Quiet on the Western Front dominates Baftas
World War One epic All Quiet on the Western Front has dominated at the Baftas, taking home seven awards, including best film.
Irish stars Kerry Condon and Barry Keoghan won best supporting actress and actor, and the movie was named outstanding British film despite its Irish setting and storyline. Baz Luhrmann's Elvis Presley biopic was another big winner, also taking home four prizes - best casting, costume design, make-up and hair and best leading actor.Austin Butler, who played the titular role in Elvis, thanked the Presley family in his acceptance speech
The bigger surprises at Sunday's ceremony were in the acting categories. Relative newcomer Austin Butler's best actor win could help him edge past his more seasoned competitors, Colin Farrell and Brendan Fraser. Cate Blanchett was named best actress for her performance in Tár, in which she plays a renowned orchestra conductor whose career unravels when she is accused of abuse.
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