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

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.

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.