Sunday 12 February 2012

BAFTA 2012 Preview: Very British Affair Takes On International Hue

post thumbnail Tonight is the British Academy of Film and Television Arts? turn to stand in the awards-season spotlight. Demonstrating increased crossover, this year?s Orange British Academy Film Awards (BAFTAs) are a mixed bag of international collaboration. The Artist, a French film shot in Los Angeles, leads the pack of nominees with 12 nods. The very British Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy, financed by France?s Studiocanal and directed by Sweden’s Tomas Alfredson, follows with 11. The Descendants, Drive (with its Danish director and British co-star) and The Help round out the top film category. Tinker Tailor is shortlisted in both the Best Film and Best British Film races and is the only one to straddle the two. Meanwhile other Best British Film nominees also boast an international feel:�My Week With Marilyn has an American star in Michelle Williams, Shame is set in New York, We Need To Talk About Kevin is based on a book by an American-born author, and documentary Senna is about the Brazilian race car legend. And, in her own words, ?international star, role model and diva? Miss Piggy is hosting the red carpet show. In the best film, directing and lead actor categories, the BAFTAs have predicted Oscar winners 3 out of the past 5 years. Lead actress has been 4 for 5 with the ... Read More »

Source: http://www.deadline.com/2012/02/bafta-2012-preview-very-british-affair-takes-on-international-hue/

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