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2nd British Academy Film Awards 1949

The 2nd British Academy Film Awards, known retroactively as the British Academy Film Awards, were given by the British Academy of Film and Television Arts (BAFTA) on 29 May 1949 at the Odeon Leicester Square, honouring the best films of 1948 (with films from 1947 also eligible). In this ceremony, British films The Fallen Idol and Hamlet won the awards for Best British Picture and Best Film from any Source, respectively, while new categories such as Best Documentary Picture, Special Award for Film, and United Nations Award were introduced.

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Total movie nominations

3

Total movie wins

1

Total people nominations

1

Total people wins

1

Hamlet Hamlet

Most recognized genres

Drama

Drama

3 nominations 1 win
Mystery

Mystery

1 nominations 0 win
Thriller

Thriller

1 nominations 0 win

All Best British Picture Winners and Nominees – 2nd British Academy Film Awards 1949

Explore the full list of winners and nominees for the Best British Picture category at the 2nd British Academy Film Awards 1949. Find out which films and performances earned critical acclaim in this prestigious awards category.


All Winners and Nominees – Full 2nd British Academy Film Awards Awards 1949 Category Breakdown

Explore the complete list of winners and nominees from the 2nd British Academy Film Awards Awards 1949. Browse every award category including Best Picture, Best Director, acting honors, technical awards, and more – all in one place.

2nd British Academy Film Awards - Best British Picture

2nd British Academy Film Awards - Best Film from any Source

WINNER

Hamlet

NOMINEES

Hamlet

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