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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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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WINNER
The Warrior
Nominees
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56th British Academy Film Awards - Best Film
56th British Academy Film Awards - Best Direction
56th British Academy Film Awards - Best Actor in a Leading Role
56th British Academy Film Awards - Best Actress in a Leading Role
56th British Academy Film Awards - Best Actor in a Supporting Role
56th British Academy Film Awards - Best Actress in a Supporting Role
56th British Academy Film Awards - Best Original Screenplay
56th British Academy Film Awards - Best Adapted Screenplay
56th British Academy Film Awards - Best Cinematography
56th British Academy Film Awards - Best Costume Design
56th British Academy Film Awards - Best Editing
56th British Academy Film Awards - Best Makeup and Hair
56th British Academy Film Awards - Best Original Music
56th British Academy Film Awards - Best Production Design
56th British Academy Film Awards - Best Sound
56th British Academy Film Awards - Best Special Visual Effects
56th British Academy Film Awards - Outstanding British Film
WINNER
The WarriorNOMINEES
Bend It Like Beckham56th British Academy Film Awards - Outstanding Debut by a British Writer, Director or Producer
NOMINEES
Lost in La Mancha
