One Battle After Another wins 6 prizes including best picture at UK Baftas

South China Morning PostEN 1 min read 100% complete by Associated PressFebruary 22, 2026 at 11:02 PM

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At the British Academy Film Awards (Baftas) on Sunday, the political thriller *One Battle After Another* won six awards, including best picture, positioning it as a strong contender for the upcoming Oscars. *Sinners*, a vampire film, and *Frankenstein*, a gothic horror, each secured three awards. *Hamnet*, a Shakespearean family tragedy, was named best British film, with Jessie Buckley winning best actress for her role as Agnes Hathaway. Robert Aramayo won best actor for *I Swear*, in a surprise upset over established stars. Paul Thomas Anderson's *One Battle After Another* also won for directing, adapted screenplay, cinematography, editing, and Sean Penn's supporting performance.

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