PICTURES BAFTA nominations: Who leads in the British awards?
The BAFTA nominations are in, and we're taking a look at which movies are getting the most love in the British awards.
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Lincoln: The historical drama about US President Abraham Lincoln as he tries to abolish slavery leads the pack with 10 BAFTA nominations, including for best film, best actor for Daniel Day-Lewis and best supporting actress for Sally Field, who plays Lincoln's wife. Image Credit: Supplied -
Les Miserables: This highly-acclaimed musical drama based on the 1862 French novel has garnered nominations for its lead actor Hugh Jackman and supporting actress Anne Hathaway. It's also nominated for both best film and best British film, with nine nominations in total. Image Credit: Supplied -
Life of Pi: Also with nine nominations, Life of Pi, the adventure drama based on the 2001 novel, is nominated for best film and best adapted screenplay. Ang Lee is also nominated for best director. Image Credit: Supplied -
Zero Dark Thirty: Academy Award-winning director Kathryn Bigelow's thriller about the SEAL operation on Osama Bin Laden's compound is nominated for three awards, including best film, best director and best lead actress for Jessica Chastain. Image Credit: Supplied -
Argo: Ben Affleck's espionage thriller about the Iran hostage crisis is nominated for best film and has earned him nominations for both best director and best lead actor. Image Credit: Supplied -
Skyfall: The latest installment of the Bond franchise has seven nominations, including for best British film. Dame Judi Dench is also nominated for best supporting actress. Image Credit: Supplied