52nd British Academy Film Awards 1999
The 52nd British Academy Film Awards, more commonly known as the BAFTAs, took place on 11 April 1999 at the Business Design Centre in London, honouring the best national and foreign films of 1998. Presented by the British Academy of Film and Television Arts, the ceremony celebrated outstanding achievements in film with awards across major categories such as Best Film, Best Director, and acting accolades. Notable winners included Shakespeare in Love for Best Film, Roberto Benigni for Best Actor in a Leading Role in Life Is Beautiful, and Peter Weir for Best Director for The Truman Show.
Highlights
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Total movie nominations
18
Total movie wins
8
Total people nominations
30
Total people wins
9
Most recognized genres
Drama
Comedy
Romance
Most Nominations
Geoffrey Rush
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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Outstanding British Film
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Outstanding Debut by a British Writer, Director or Producer
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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
Outstanding Debut by a British Writer, Director or Producer
