BAFTA Nominations: ‘One Battle After Another’ vs. ‘Sinners’ Showdown
The film industry is buzzing with excitement as the BAFTA nominations have been released. One of the standout films this year is “One Battle After Another,” which has amassed a remarkable 14 nominations. This positions it as the frontrunner, just ahead of “Sinners,” which follows closely with 13 nominations.
Key BAFTA Nominations for 2023
The competition for the BAFTA Film Awards this year will be intense. Both “One Battle After Another” and “Sinners” are vying for the coveted Best Film award, alongside other nominees:
- Hamnet
- Marty Supreme
- Sentimental Value
Notable Nominations and Categories
In the Best Director category, esteemed contenders include:
- Ryan Coogler for “Sinners”
- Paul Thomas Anderson for “One Battle After Another”
- Chloé Zhao for “Hamnet”
- Joachim Trier for “Sentimental Value”
- Josh Safdie for “Marty Supreme”
Additionally, Yorgos Lanthimos has received a nomination for “Bugonia,” which involves conspiracy theorists kidnapping a corporate executive.
Acting Categories
The leading actress nominees feature:
- Jessie Buckley for “Hamnet”
- Emma Stone for “Bugonia”
- Renate Reinsve for “Sentimental Value”
- Kate Hudson for “Song Sung Blue”
- Rose Byrne for “If I Had Legs I’d Kick You”
- Chase Infiniti for “One Battle After Another”
In the leading actor category, the nominees are:
- Leonardo DiCaprio for “One Battle After Another”
- Timothée Chalamet for “Marty Supreme”
- Michael B. Jordan for “Sinners”
- Ethan Hawke for “Blue Moon”
- Jesse Plemons for “Bugonia”
- Robert Aramayo for “I Swear”
BAFTA vs. Academy Awards
The overlap in nominations between the BAFTAs and the Academy Awards suggests a fierce competition. “Sinners” leads with 16 Oscar nominations, a record-setting achievement, while “One Battle After Another” has garnered 13 nominations.
Ceremony Details
The winners of this year’s BAFTA Film Awards will be announced on February 22 in London. Alan Cumming will host the event just weeks before the prestigious Academy Awards on March 15 in Los Angeles.
Outlook
With a high number of strong contenders in each category, the anticipation for the BAFTA ceremony is palpable. This year’s competition promises to be a thrilling showdown, especially between “One Battle After Another” and “Sinners.”
