Conclave and Emilia Pérez lead Bafta nominations but Daniel Craig misses out

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15 January 2025 at 7:50 am·1-min read

Conclave and Emilia Pérez lead the 2025 Bafta Film Awards shortlist with 12 and 11 nominations respectively, while The Brutalist gets seven nods
All three are nominated for best picture, along with Anora and A Complete Unknown
In the leading actress category, Wicked star Cynthia Erivo is nominated, along with Demi Moore and Saoirse Ronan
Ralph Fiennes, Hugh Grant and Adrien Brody are among the nominees for best actor - but Daniel Craig misses out for his role in Queer
The winners will be revealed on 16 February at a ceremony hosted by David Tennant at London's Royal Festival Hall
Looking ahead: "Perhaps the most interesting and exciting thing about this year's awards season is its unpredictability," writes Steven McIntosh - read his analysis on which film could claim Oscars glory

Conclave and Emilia Pérez lead Bafta nominations but Daniel Craig misses out

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