The films “Carol” and “Bridge of Spies” gathered the most nominations for the 68th edition of the BAFTA awards, which are considered the most prestigious film awards besides the Oscars.
And rising star Alicia Vikander pulled off a coup with nominations for both best actress and best supporting actress.
Other nominations were less surprising. Cate Blanchett, Eddie Redmayne, Brie Larson, Rooney Mara, Michael Fassbender and Idris Elba all won acting nominations.
BAFTAs to be awarded February 14
The BAFTA awards are often considered a guide to which films and which actors will walk away with Oscars. Those will be awarded on Feb. 28.
In addition, the Golden Globes will be awarded Sunday.
The BAFTA nominees for best film are “The Big Short,” “Bridge of Spies”, “The Revenant,” “Carol” and “Spotlight.”
The awards will be handed out on February 14.
