‘Dune’ and ‘The Power of the Dog’ lead 2022 BAFTA nominations
The Hindu
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Denis Villeneuve’s sci-fi epic “Dune” on Thursday amassed the most nominations for 2022 BAFTA Awards, closely followed by Jane Campion’s Western film “The Power of the Dog”.
The nominations were unveiled by British TV personalities AJ Odudu and Tom Allen and “Dune”, based on author Frank Herbert’s 1965 novel, earned 11 nominations, including best film, adapted screenplay, original score, and all eight technical categories.
Campion’s “Power of the Dog” received eight nominations with lead star Benedict Cumberbatch securing a spot in best actor category, while his co-stars, Jesse Plemons and Kodi Smit-Mcphee, are nominated for the best supporting actor.