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| Syrian war documentary For Sama triumphs at British independent film awards | Syrian war documentary For Sama triumphs at British independent film awards |
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| The chronicle of an activist who filmed the destruction in Aleppo wins prizes for best film, documentary, director and editing | The chronicle of an activist who filmed the destruction in Aleppo wins prizes for best film, documentary, director and editing |
| For Sama, the acclaimed documentary about life under siege in the Syrian city of Aleppo, has unexpectedly triumphed at the British independent film awards, winning the top prize, best British independent film, as well as best documentary and best director for Waad al-Kateab and Edward Watts. | For Sama, the acclaimed documentary about life under siege in the Syrian city of Aleppo, has unexpectedly triumphed at the British independent film awards, winning the top prize, best British independent film, as well as best documentary and best director for Waad al-Kateab and Edward Watts. |
| Described by the Guardian’s Mike McCahill as a film to “break your heart and sear your soul”, For Sama is a chronicle filmed by Syrian activist-director al-Kateab as Aleppo is targeted during the country’s ongoing civil war. Al-Kateab spends much of the time in a hospital where her husband, Hamza, works, recording the destruction and horror. For Sama won a total of four Bifas, including best editing – previously announced with other Bifa “craft” awards on 15 November. | Described by the Guardian’s Mike McCahill as a film to “break your heart and sear your soul”, For Sama is a chronicle filmed by Syrian activist-director al-Kateab as Aleppo is targeted during the country’s ongoing civil war. Al-Kateab spends much of the time in a hospital where her husband, Hamza, works, recording the destruction and horror. For Sama won a total of four Bifas, including best editing – previously announced with other Bifa “craft” awards on 15 November. |
| The Personal History of David Copperfield, adapted from the Dickens novel by Armando Iannucci, had led the nominations count with 11, and ended up with five: three previously announced (best casting, costume design and production design), plus best supporting actor for Hugh Laurie as Mr Dick, and best screenplay for Iannucci and Simon Blackwell. | |
| However, David Copperfield’s Dev Patel, who was arguably the favourite, lost out as best actor to Josh O’Connor for the infertility drama Only You. O’Connor has now won the award twice in three years, having taken it in 2017 for God’s Own Country. Best actress went to Renee Zellweger for her role as Judy Garland in Judy, the biopic of the troubled movie star. Only You went on to win a second award on the night: best debut director for Harry Wootliff. | |
| The Last Tree, the autobiographical fable from director Shola Amoo, also won two awards, for best supporting actress for Ruthxjiah Bellenea and most promising newcomer for its lead Sam Adewunmi. Bait, the Cornwall-set drama filmed in black and white, won best breakthrough producers for Kate Byers and Linn Waite. | The Last Tree, the autobiographical fable from director Shola Amoo, also won two awards, for best supporting actress for Ruthxjiah Bellenea and most promising newcomer for its lead Sam Adewunmi. Bait, the Cornwall-set drama filmed in black and white, won best breakthrough producers for Kate Byers and Linn Waite. |
| Full list of awards | Full list of awards |
| Best British independent film For SamaBest director Waad al-Kateab, Edward Watts, For SamaBest screenplay The Personal History of David CopperfieldBest documentary For SamaBest actress Reneé Zelleweger, JudyBest actor Josh O’Connor, Only YouBest supporting actress Ruthxjiah Bellenea, The Last TreeBest supporting actor Hugh Laurie, The Personal History of David CopperfieldMost promising newcomer Sam Adewunmi, The Last TreeDouglas Hickox award for best debut director Harry Wootliff, Only YouBest debut screenwriter Emma Jane Unsworth, AnimalsBreakthrough producer Kate Byers, Linn Waite, BaitRaindance Discovery award Children of the Snow LandBest casting The Personal History of David CopperfieldBest cinematography BeatsBest costume design The Personal History of David CopperfieldBest editing For SamaBest effects A Shaun the Sheep Movie: FarmageddonBest makeup and hair design JudyBest music Wild RoseBest production design The Personal History of David CopperfieldBest sound BeatsBest British short film AnnaBest international independent film ParasiteRichard Harris award for outstanding contribution by an actor to British film Kristin Scott ThomasSpecial jury prize Amanda Nevill |