The 78th British Academy Film Awards (BAFTAs) delivered an unforgettable evening Sunday night at the Royal Festival Hall, with Conclave and The Brutalist each securing four prestigious awards.
Conclave, a gripping political thriller starring Ralph Fiennes, was honored with Best Film and Outstanding British Film, underscoring its critical acclaim and resonance with audiences. Director Edward Berger expressed gratitude for the recognition, highlighting the film’s exploration of contemporary themes.
Brady Corbet’s The Brutalist also made a significant impact, earning accolades for Best Director and Best Leading Actor, with Adrien Brody’s compelling performance praised by critics and peers alike. The film’s innovative narrative and artistic vision were key talking points of the evening.
Veteran actor Warwick Davis was bestowed with the BAFTA Fellowship, recognizing his outstanding contribution to cinema. In an emotional speech, Davis paid homage to his late wife, Samantha, and reflected on his decades-long career in the film industry.
Super/Man: The Christopher Reeve Story won the award for Best Documentary. Directed by Ian Bonhôte and Peter Ettedgui, the film explores Reeve’s rise to fame, his life-changing accident, and his advocacy for disability rights, featuring interviews with his children and close friend Robin William. Ian Bonhôte accepted the BAFTA for Best Documentary on behalf of the team.
Hosted by David Tennant for the second consecutive year, the ceremony was attended by an array of Hollywood’s biggest stars including Cillian Murphy, Emma Stone, Bradley Cooper, Margot Robbie, Barry Keoghan, Carey Mulligan, Paul Mescal, Ariana Grande, Demi Moore, Selena Gomez, Pamela Anderson, Saoirse Ronan, Cynthia Erivo, Timothée Chalamet, Kylie Jenner, Zoë Saldaña, Colman Domingo, and Anna Kendrick. Tennant, joined by his wife Georgia, led the evening’s festivities, which featured standout musical performances by Take That and Jeff Goldblum, adding an extra layer of glamour and entertainment to the night
Other guests included BAFTA’S North America Board Chair Joyce Pierpoline alongside fellow board members Sally Habbershaw EVP, Americas all3media International and Tara Grace, film executive and producer.
The 2025 BAFTAs proved to be a thrilling precursor to the Oscars, solidifying Conclave and The Brutalist as major awards season contenders. With a lineup of standout performances, heartfelt speeches, and cinematic excellence, this year’s ceremony once again reaffirmed the BAFTAs as one of the most prestigious events in film. A full list of winners can be found here: Baftas 2025: The winners list in full
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