One battle after other wrapped up a dominant night at the 2026 EE BAFTA film Awards. Taking to home the biggest surprise Best film during ceremony at London Royal festival Hall.
The action thriller, starring Leonardo DiCaprio, Sean Penn and chase infinity triumphed over strong competition. Including Hament, Marty supeme, Emotional value and Sinsers. The win marked the film sixth award of the evening adding to earlier victories such as best director and best adapted screenplay.
Hollywood icon Glenn Close presente the final award
inviting producer Sarah Murphy and director Paul Thomas Anderson other cast of members and crew onto the stage. Sarah Murphy described the achievement as a true honor talking Warner Bros. Long time collaborator for supporting the project from its earliest development stage.
In a heartfelt moment during her speech of Sarah Murphy paid tribute to her film assistant director. Adam Sommer was passed away in November 2024 and the age of 57 after battling anaplastic thyroid cancer.
She also expressed her respect and sympathy for his wife, Carmon and their children, Olivia and Bosco. I wish our producing partner Adam Somner, could be emotional on his home truf to accept this with us. She said emotionally.
Anderson then knowledge the strength of the fellow nominees and express deep grateful for the recognition. You have given us so much to celebrate tonight. Thank you for honoring our film the way you have. It truly means a grateful deal. He said responding to claims that cinema is decline, Anderson highlighted the exceptional Quality of film this year and encourage celebrate than pessism.
Closing his speech with a qouts from Nina Simone who se word appear in the film. Anderson said I l know what freedom is it’s no fear. He added let’s keep creating without fear before joking that after such a long evening. Everyone should head to the bar and continue celebration.
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