
56th British Academy Film Awards 2003
The 56th British Academy Film Awards, more commonly known as the BAFTAs, took place on 23 February 2003 at the Odeon Leicester Square in London, honouring the best national and foreign films of 2002. Presented by the British Academy of Film and Television Arts, the ceremony recognized excellence in film with awards spanning categories such as Best Film, Best Director, and acting accolades. Notable winners included Roman Polanski for Best Director and The Pianist for Best Film, while Daniel Day-Lewis and Nicole Kidman won lead acting awards.
Highlights
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Total movie nominations
24
Total movie wins
12
Total people nominations
29
Total people wins
8


Most recognized genres

Drama

Comedy

Crime

Most Nominations
Meryl Streep
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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WINNER
The Warrior

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
WINNER
The WarriorNOMINEES
Bend It Like BeckhamOutstanding Debut by a British Writer, Director or Producer
NOMINEES
Lost in La Mancha