Slumdog Millionaire had a sweep of success at this years British Academy Film Awards as it scooped an impressive seven Baftas for editing, cinematography, sound, adapted screenplay, best film, music and director.
The Curious Case of Benjamin Button followed with a respectable three awards for production design, special visual effects and make-up and hair.
Kate Winslet repeated her Golden Globe success by winning a Bafta for leading actress for her role in The Reader, beating the competition (including herself for her other nomination for Revolutionary Road). Her Bafta speech was much more composed than her now famously emotional acceptance at the Golden Globes.
Among other winners were Man on Wire for the category of outstanding British film, Disney’s Wall-E for animated film and Mickey Rourke for his comeback role in The Wrestler. Rourke dedicated his award to his friend and a much-loved actor, the late Richard Harris.
Heath Ledger was once again acknowledged for his excellent performance as the Joker in The Dark Knight as it was tearfully announced that he had won a Bafta for best supporting actor.
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