The highly anticipated BAFTA 2025 nominations were unveiled on Wednesday, with Edward Berger’s “Conclave” and Jacques Audiard’s “Emilia Perez” emerging as the front-runners.
Top Nominees:
- “Conclave”: This Vatican-set mystery thriller secured 12 nominations, including Best Film, Best Director, Leading Actor (Ralph Fiennes), and Supporting Actress (Isabella Rossellini).
- “Emilia Perez”: A Spanish-language musical-thriller, this film garnered 11 nominations, such as Best Film, Best Director, Leading Actress (Karla Sofia Gascon), and Supporting Actress (Selena Gomez and Zoe Saldana).
These two films had been strong contenders since the release of the BAFTA longlists, with both securing numerous slots across categories.
Additional Highlights:
- “Wicked” earned 7 nominations, including Leading Actress for Cynthia Erivo and Supporting Actress for Ariana Grande.
- “Wallace and Gromit: Vengeance Most Fowl” secured nods for Outstanding British Film and Animated Film.
Notable Nominations:
Best Film
- Anora
- The Brutalist
- A Complete Unknown
- Conclave
- Emilia Perez
Outstanding British Film
- Bird
- Blitz
- Conclave
- Gladiator II
- Kneecap
Leading Performances
- Leading Actress:
- Karla Sofia Gascon (Emilia Perez)
- Saoirse Ronan (The Outrun)
- Mikey Madison (Anora)
- Leading Actor:
- Ralph Fiennes (Conclave)
- Timothée Chalamet (A Complete Unknown)
- Colman Domingo (Sing Sing)
Supporting Roles
- Supporting Actress:
- Isabella Rossellini (Conclave)
- Selena Gomez (Emilia Perez)
- Zoe Saldana (Emilia Perez)
- Supporting Actor:
- Kieran Culkin (A Real Pain)
- Edward Norton (A Complete Unknown)
Ceremony Details
The BAFTA Film Awards will take place on February 16, 2025, at London’s Royal Festival Hall, with David Tennant returning as host.
Streaming in India
For Indian audiences, the event will be available to stream exclusively on Lionsgate Play.
With such a stellar lineup of nominees, this year’s BAFTA ceremony promises to be a celebration of exceptional cinema!