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Slumdog sweeps to Bafta success Slumdog sweeps to Bafta success
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British movie Slumdog Millionaire enjoyed a stunning night at the British Academy Film Awards in London, winning seven prizes, including best film.British movie Slumdog Millionaire enjoyed a stunning night at the British Academy Film Awards in London, winning seven prizes, including best film.
In a good night for UK talent, Kate Winslet won best actress for The Reader beating herself in the category, as she was also up for Revolutionary Road.In a good night for UK talent, Kate Winslet won best actress for The Reader beating herself in the category, as she was also up for Revolutionary Road.
The late Heath Ledger was named best supporting actor for playing The Joker in The Dark Knight.The late Heath Ledger was named best supporting actor for playing The Joker in The Dark Knight.
The Wrestler star Mickey Rourke took home the best actor trophy.The Wrestler star Mickey Rourke took home the best actor trophy.
As he collected his award he made the audience laugh by swearing during his acceptance speech. As he collected his award, he made the audience laugh by swearing during his acceptance speech.
'Honoured and grateful''Honoured and grateful'
He then dedicated his award to the late actor Richard Harris and said: "It's such a pleasure to be back here, out of the darkness."He then dedicated his award to the late actor Richard Harris and said: "It's such a pleasure to be back here, out of the darkness."
It is the second time Winslet has won a Bafta. The last time was in 1995 when she won for best supporting actress for Sense and Sensibility.It is the second time Winslet has won a Bafta. The last time was in 1995 when she won for best supporting actress for Sense and Sensibility.
Her latest victory comes hot on the heels of a double win at January's Golden Globes.Her latest victory comes hot on the heels of a double win at January's Golden Globes.
I have two pretend Baftas at home, it's great to have a real one Simon Beaufoy, winner of best adapted screenplayI have two pretend Baftas at home, it's great to have a real one Simon Beaufoy, winner of best adapted screenplay
As she collected her Bafta Winslet paid tribute to producers Anthony Minghella and Sydney Pollack, who worked on the film. As she collected her Bafta, Winslet paid tribute to producers Anthony Minghella and Sydney Pollack, who worked on the film.
"You are much missed today, and you will be much missed for many years to come, and this is for you. Thank you. Thank you," she said."You are much missed today, and you will be much missed for many years to come, and this is for you. Thank you. Thank you," she said.
She also thanked her friends and her parents, who attended the ceremony.She also thanked her friends and her parents, who attended the ceremony.
But the actress said she could not look at them for fear of bursting into tears.But the actress said she could not look at them for fear of bursting into tears.
Penelope Cruz said she was "really honoured and grateful" as she was named best supporting actress for her role as Maria Elena in Vicky Cristina Barcelona.Penelope Cruz said she was "really honoured and grateful" as she was named best supporting actress for her role as Maria Elena in Vicky Cristina Barcelona.
'Great privilege''Great privilege'
Danny Boyle, who directed Slumdog Millionaire, was named best director.Danny Boyle, who directed Slumdog Millionaire, was named best director.
On stage he told the audience he said he wanted to thank everyone who had helped put in an extension cable so his father, whose wiring in his house had blown up, could watch the show.On stage he told the audience he said he wanted to thank everyone who had helped put in an extension cable so his father, whose wiring in his house had blown up, could watch the show.
Kate Winslet had been nominated twice in the best actress categoryKate Winslet had been nominated twice in the best actress category
As he thanked his family on stage, his son stood up and shouted from the audience: "I love you, dad."As he thanked his family on stage, his son stood up and shouted from the audience: "I love you, dad."
The rag-to-riches movie - which is set in India - is hotly tipped to win an Academy Award.The rag-to-riches movie - which is set in India - is hotly tipped to win an Academy Award.
The film, starring former Skins actor Dev Patel, also won the awards for editing, cinematography, music and sound.The film, starring former Skins actor Dev Patel, also won the awards for editing, cinematography, music and sound.
Simon Beaufoy was awarded with the prize for best adapted screenplay.Simon Beaufoy was awarded with the prize for best adapted screenplay.
Speaking backstage he said it was a "great privilege" to have won. Speaking backstage, he said it was a "great privilege" to have won.
"I have two pretend Baftas at home, it's great to have a real one," he said. "I have two pretend Baftas at home; it's great to have a real one," he said.
Favourite to winFavourite to win
He revealed one Bafta had been made of chocolate which he had saved from a previous film event and other one was a plastic one he bought from eBay. He revealed one Bafta had been made of chocolate which he had saved from a previous film event and other one was a plastic one he bought off eBay.
He added that the whole cast were "genuinely thrilled" at how people have been reacting to the film.He added that the whole cast were "genuinely thrilled" at how people have been reacting to the film.
When asked whether he thought he could be in line to win an Oscar, he said: "There's no sense of entitlement."When asked whether he thought he could be in line to win an Oscar, he said: "There's no sense of entitlement."
He also revealed that at one point he thought the movie was going "straight to DVD".He also revealed that at one point he thought the movie was going "straight to DVD".
Ledger had been favourite to take the gong for his performance in the latest instalment of the Batman movies. Heath Ledger had been favourite to take the best supporting actor award and duly did so for his performance in the latest instalment of the Batman movies.
Danny Boyle's slumdog Millionaire is hotly tipped to win an OscarDanny Boyle's slumdog Millionaire is hotly tipped to win an Oscar
The star, who was found dead in his Manhattan apartment in January last year, also won a posthumous Golden Globe last month.The star, who was found dead in his Manhattan apartment in January last year, also won a posthumous Golden Globe last month.
The Curious Case of Benjamin Button, starring Brad Pitt, walked away with just three awards, after being nominated for 11.The Curious Case of Benjamin Button, starring Brad Pitt, walked away with just three awards, after being nominated for 11.
Pitt, who arrived at the ceremony with his partner Angelina Jolie on his arm, missed out on the best actor award.Pitt, who arrived at the ceremony with his partner Angelina Jolie on his arm, missed out on the best actor award.
The movie, which tells the tale of how a man starts aging backwards, won best production design, special visual effects and best make-up and hair.The movie, which tells the tale of how a man starts aging backwards, won best production design, special visual effects and best make-up and hair.
Documentary Man on Wire scooped best British film and In Bruges won the original screenplay trophy.Documentary Man on Wire scooped best British film and In Bruges won the original screenplay trophy.
Wallace and Gromit creator Nick Park was on hand to pick up the short animation prize for A Matter of Loaf and Death.Wallace and Gromit creator Nick Park was on hand to pick up the short animation prize for A Matter of Loaf and Death.
Doctor Who star Noel Clarke was named the winner of the Orange Rising Star Award, which is voted for by the public.Doctor Who star Noel Clarke was named the winner of the Orange Rising Star Award, which is voted for by the public.
French movie I've Loved You So Long, starring Kristin Scott Thomas, beat Waltz With Bashir to the title of best foreign language film.French movie I've Loved You So Long, starring Kristin Scott Thomas, beat Waltz With Bashir to the title of best foreign language film.
Keira Knightley's movie The Duchess, based on the life of an 18th Century aristocrat, won the best costume award.Keira Knightley's movie The Duchess, based on the life of an 18th Century aristocrat, won the best costume award.
Held two weeks before the Academy Awards in Los Angeles, the Baftas are one of the key events of the film awards season.Held two weeks before the Academy Awards in Los Angeles, the Baftas are one of the key events of the film awards season.
All four of last year's Bafta-winning actors went on to receive the same awards on Oscar night.All four of last year's Bafta-winning actors went on to receive the same awards on Oscar night.
Landing one of Bafta's golden masks, however, is not a cast-iron guarantee of further prizes.Landing one of Bafta's golden masks, however, is not a cast-iron guarantee of further prizes.
Last year, Keira Knightley's Atonement was named best film at the Baftas only to be trumped at the Oscars by the Coen brothers' No Country for Old Men.Last year, Keira Knightley's Atonement was named best film at the Baftas only to be trumped at the Oscars by the Coen brothers' No Country for Old Men.