Colin Farrell hoping to secure first Bafta of 25-year careerAlex Green, PA Acting Deputy Entertainment EditorColin Farrell could take home his first Bafta at Sunday’s ceremony, where Netflix’s anti-war epic All Quiet On The Western Front leads the pack with 14 nominations. All Quiet On The Western Front, directed by German filmmaker Edward Berger and based on the 1929 novel of the same name by Erich Maria Remarque, is nominated for top gongs including best film, best director and best film not in the English language. Both films have also received nods for best film, with Baz Luhrmann’s Elvis and Todd Field’s Tar rounding off the five-strong list. Bafta and Oscar-winner Sandy Powell will be awarded a Bafta Fellowship, becoming the first costume designer to receive the body’s highest honour. The Bafta Film Awards will be broadcast on February 19th at 7pm on BBC One.

Source: Irish Independent February 19, 2023 09:02 UTC