Robert Aramayo and Jessie Buckley lead winners as One Battle After Another dominates at the Baftas

Robert Aramayo and Jessie Buckley were among the standout winners at this year’s Bafta Film Awards. Aramayo claimed best actor for his portrayal of John Davidson, a campaigner for Tourette’s syndrome, in I Swear. Overcome with emotion, he described Davidson as “the most amazing man I’ve ever met.” Earlier in the evening, Aramayo also received the rising star award, becoming the first performer to win both accolades in the same year. I Swear secured three awards in total, including best casting.

Jessie Buckley won best actress for her performance as Agnes, Shakespeare’s grieving wife, in Hamnet. In her acceptance speech, she dedicated the award to women past, present and future who inspired her craft. Buckley’s win marked the first time an Irish actress has taken home the prize. Hamnet also won outstanding British film.

The biggest overall winner was Paul Thomas Anderson’s dark comedy thriller One Battle After Another, which collected six awards from 14 nominations. It won best film, best director for Anderson, best supporting actor for Sean Penn, as well as awards for editing, cinematography and adapted screenplay. The film has already built momentum ahead of the Academy Awards.

Other notable winners included Sinners, which earned three awards including best supporting actress for Wunmi Mosaku, and Guillermo del Toro’s Frankenstein, which dominated the design categories. Technical prizes went to FI for best sound and Avatar: Fire and Ash for special effects. The ceremony also featured musical performances and tributes to prominent figures from the creative arts who died this year.