BAFTA / Richard Kendal
A rags to riches story of a wise guy from Mumbai, a jailed former Auschwitz guard and an aging lonely wrestler win top honors in BAFTAs 2009.
It was a home court win for Kate Winslet in "The Reader" as she received the Best Actress title from the British Academy of Film and Television Awards (BAFTA). Danny Boyle's undisputed underdog story "Slumdog Millionaire" bagged Best Film. He also won Best Director for said the movie.
Former boxer, Mickey Rourke solidified his comeback to acting in "The Wrestler" after 15 years of drug abuse, which he jokingly admitted on stage. Last month he won Best Actor in the Golden Globes and now the BAFTA.
The late Heath Ledger was again honored after winning Best Supporting Actor in "The Dark Knight." Penélope Cruz in "Vicky Cristina Barcelona" took home the Best Supporting Actress.
Overall, "Slumdog Millionaire" won seven BAFTAs. The movie is nominated in 10 categories including Best Director, Best Adapted Screenplay and Best Picture at the 81st Academy Awards on February 23 (PH +8).
Visit BAFTA.org for a complete list of winners.
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