In News: Recently, The BAFTA award ceremony was held over two nights on April 10 and 11, held virtually in London’s Royal Albert Hall.
Winners of BAFTA 2021-
- The 74th edition of British Academy Film Awards, often shortened to BAFTA or Bafta, were held virtually in London’s Royal Albert Hall.
- The awards, the British equivalent of the Oscars, honour the best in national and international cinema.
| Category | Winners |
| Best Film | Nomadland |
| Best Director | Chloe Zhao, Nomadland |
| Best Leading Actress | Frances McDormand, Nomadland |
| Best Leading Actor | Sir Anthony Hopkins, The Father |
| Best Film not in the English Language | Another Round |
| Best Documentary | My Octopus Teacher |
| Best Animated Film | Soul |
BAFTA
- The British Academy Film and Television Awards is also known as BAFTA.
- It is an annual award function organized by the British Academy of Film and Television Arts.
- It is believed that BAFTA awards are equivalent to the US Oscar Awards.
- It has been held at the Royal Opera House in London since 2008.
- It was founded by a group of directors Carol Reed, Roger Manvell, David Lean, Michael Powell, Laurence Olivier and other major directors of the British film industry.
Source: Indian Express
