
51st British Academy Film Awards 1998
The 51st British Academy Film Awards, more commonly known as the BAFTAs, took place on 19 April 1998 at the Grosvenor House Hotel in London, honouring the best national and foreign films of 1997. The ceremony, presented by the British Academy of Film and Television Arts and hosted by Rory Bremner, saw Peter Cattaneo's The Full Monty win Best Film and Gary Oldman's Nil by Mouth win Outstanding British Film, among other accolades.
Highlights
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Total movie nominations
15
Total movie wins
8
Total people nominations
23
Total people wins
7


Most recognized genres

Drama

Romance

Comedy
Most Nominations
Baz Luhrmann
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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Best Adapted Screenplay
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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 Production Design
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Best Sound
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Best Special Visual Effects
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WINNER
The Fifth Element

Nominees
Outstanding British Film
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Best Film Not in the English Language
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Nominees
All winners and nominees
Best Film
Best 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 Production Design
Best Sound
Best Special Visual Effects
Outstanding British Film
Best Film Not in the English Language
NOMINEES
Lucie Aubrac