The British Academy of Film and Television Arts (BAFTA) has announced the nominations for the 2025 Film Awards, with Conclave and Emilia Pérez leading the pack. Directed by Edward Berger, Conclave tops the list with 12 nominations, including Best Film, Best Director, and Best Leading Actor for Ralph Fiennes. Isabella Rossellini also earned a nomination for Best Supporting Actress for her performance.
Close behind is Emilia Pérez, a Spanish-language musical directed by Jacques Audiard, with 11 nominations. The film is up for Best Film, Best Director, and Best Leading Actress for Karla Sofía Gascón, who makes history as the first transgender woman nominated in this category. Selena Gomez and Zoe Saldaña also received Supporting Actress nominations.
Other notable films include The Brutalist, with nine nominations, featuring Brady Corbet as Best Director and Adrien Brody as Best Leading Actor. Anora secured seven nods, including Mikey Madison for Best Leading Actress, while A Complete Unknown earned six, with Timothée Chalamet nominated for his portrayal of Bob Dylan. The 78th BAFTA Film Awards will take place on February 16, 2025, at London’s Royal Festival Hall, with David Tennant hosting. This year’s ceremony celebrates a diverse range of groundbreaking stories and talent.