One Battle After Another triumphs at UK’s BAFTA film awards

Al JazeeraCenterEN 2 min read 100% complete by Al Jazeera StaffFebruary 23, 2026 at 05:47 AM
One Battle After Another triumphs at UK’s BAFTA film awards

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At the 2026 BAFTA Film Awards in the UK, *One Battle After Another*, a dark comedy directed by Paul Thomas Anderson, won six awards, including Best Film and Best Director. The film, about revolutionaries in conflict, also received awards for adapted screenplay, cinematography, editing, and supporting actor for Sean Penn. *Sinners* won for original screenplay, supporting actress, and original score, while *Frankenstein* won three awards and *Hamnet* won two, including Best British Film. Robert Aramayo surprisingly won Best Actor for *I Swear*. *Sentimental Value* won for non-English language film, while *The Voice of Hind Rajab*, a documentary about the war on Gaza, was among the top contenders in two categories. The BAFTAs, held before the Academy Awards on March 15, often indicate potential Oscar winners.

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