Best picture '1917' is big winner at British Academy Awards World War I epic “1917” has won the best picture trophy at the British Academy Film AwardsActor Joaquin Phoenix poses for photographers upon arrival at the Bafta Nominees Party, in central London, Saturday, Feb. 1, 2020. (Photo by Joel C Ryan/Invision/AP) The Associated PressLONDON -- Gut-wrenching World War I epic “1917” was the big winner at Sunday’s British Academy Film Awards, winning seven awards including best picture and best director. “1917” was also named best British film and won the cinematography prize — Roger Deakins’ fifth win in that category. Joaquin Phoenix was named best actor for superhero story “Joker," which charts the origins of Batman's ginning nemesis. Victory at the British awards, known as BAFTAs, is often a good predictor for the work that will be recognized at Hollywood’s Academy Awards, being held this year on Feb. 9.

Source: ABC News February 02, 2020 12:33 UTC