
The
British Academy of Film and Television Arts (BAFTA) has bestowed its
Best Film award on
The Hurt Locker - the Iraq War film which has also been nominated for an
Oscar in the same category. Kathryn Bigelow also won as
Best Director, with the film winning in six categories over all. The
ceremonies were held yesterday In London where Prince William - the new BAFTA president - was in attendance. Winners in other major categories included Carey Mulligan for
Best Actess (
An Education) and Colin Firth for
Best Actor (
A Single Man).