
38th British Academy Film Awards 1985
The 38th British Academy Film Awards, more commonly known as the BAFTAs, took place on 5 March 1985 at the Grosvenor House Hotel in London, honouring the best national and foreign films of 1984. The ceremony, presented by the British Academy of Film and Television Arts, showcased a broad range of categories from acting and directing to technical achievements. The British-made The Killing Fields emerged as the big winner with 13 nominations and 8 wins.
Highlights
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Total movie nominations
18
Total movie wins
7
Total people nominations
18
Total people wins
5


Most recognized genres

Drama

Comedy

Romance
Most Nominations
Haing S. Ngor
Best Film
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Best Direction
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Best Actor in a Leading Role
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Best Actress in a Leading Role
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Best Actor in a Supporting Role
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Best Actress in a Supporting Role
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Best Original Screenplay
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WINNER
Broadway Danny Rose

Nominees
Best Adapted Screenplay
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WINNER
The Killing Fields

Nominees
Best Cinematography
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Best Costume Design
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Best Editing
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Best Makeup and Hair
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Best Original Music
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Best Original Song
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Best Production Design
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Best Sound
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Best Special Visual Effects
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Most Promising Newcomer to Leading Film Roles
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WINNER
The Killing Fields

Nominees
All winners and nominees
Best Film
WINNER
The Killing FieldsNOMINEES
Paris, TexasBest Direction
Best Actor in a Leading Role
Best Actress in a Leading Role
Best Actor in a Supporting Role
Best Actress in a Supporting Role
Best Original Screenplay
Best Adapted Screenplay
Best Cinematography
Best Costume Design
Best Editing
Best Makeup and Hair
Best Original Music
Best Original Song
Best Production Design
Best Sound
Best Special Visual Effects
Most Promising Newcomer to Leading Film Roles