Clean sweep for Lord Of The Rings at Baftas

Lord Of The Rings has won five honours at the Orange British Academy Film Awards - including best film.

Lord Of The Rings has won five honours at the Orange British Academy Film Awards - including best film.

But Harry Potter won nothing despite landing eight nominations at the British version of the Oscars.

Judi Dench took her eighth title, winning the best actress prize for her performance in Iris.

She beat Nicole Kidman, who attended the event in a revealing black velvet dress, as well as Sissy Spacek and Renee Zellweger to the award.

Russell Crowe triumphed in the best actor category, beating Lord Of The Rings' star Sir Ian McKellen to the prize.

He played a schizophrenic maths genius, John Nash, in the acclaimed film A Beautiful Mind and his co-star Jennifer Connelly took the best supporting actor prize.

Lord Of The Rings also won a best director prize for Peter Jackson and the Orange audience award, which is voted for by cinemagoers.

It completed its haul with technical prizes, special effects and make-up.

Moulin Rouge, which like Lord Of The Rings was up for 13 awards, landed three prizes. They were for Jim Broadbent's best supporting actor performance, best sound and best music.

Broadbent is up for an Oscar next month as best supporting actor for his role in Iris.

Gosford Park, made by US director Robert Altman but financed from the UK, was named outstanding British film of the year. It also took the prize for best costume design.

more courts articles

Former DUP leader Jeffrey Donaldson arrives at court to face sex charges Former DUP leader Jeffrey Donaldson arrives at court to face sex charges
Case against Jeffrey Donaldson to be heard in court Case against Jeffrey Donaldson to be heard in court
Defendant in Cobh murder case further remanded in custody Defendant in Cobh murder case further remanded in custody

More in this section

Stressed business woman overworked in office Natural Health: I'm perimenopausal and find it difficult to focus at work
Smartwatch with health app. Glowing neon icon on brick wall background Health watch: How much health data is healthy? 
Cork's wild salmon warrior Sally Ferns Barnes looks to the future Cork's wild salmon warrior Sally Ferns Barnes looks to the future
ieParenting Logo
Writers ieParenting

Our team of experts are on hand to offer advice and answer your questions here

Your digital cookbook

ieStyle Live 2021 Logo
ieStyle Live 2021 Logo

IE Logo
Outdoor Trails

Discover the great outdoors on Ireland's best walking trails

IE Logo
Outdoor Trails

Lifestyle
Newsletter

The best food, health, entertainment and lifestyle content from the Irish Examiner, direct to your inbox.

Sign up
Cookie Policy Privacy Policy Brand Safety FAQ Help Contact Us Terms and Conditions

© Examiner Echo Group Limited