56th British Academy Film Awards
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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.

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Highlights

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Total movie nominations

24

Total movie wins

12

Total people nominations

29

Total people wins

8

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Most recognized genres

Drama

Drama

19 nominations 5 wins
Comedy

Comedy

7 nominations 1 wins
Crime

Crime

7 nominations 2 wins
Meryl Streep

Most Nominations

Meryl Streep

2 nominations

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

Outstanding Debut by a British Writer, Director or Producer

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