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Anti-war German drama All Quiet on the Western Front has won seven prizes, including best picture, at this year’s British Academy Film Awards (Baftas). Supplied Wētā FX's Joe Letteri, Eric Saindon and Daniel Barrett with their awards for Best Visual Effects at this morning’s Baftas. “Best what award?” joked writer-director Martin McDonagh of the film, shot in Ireland with a largely Irish cast and crew winning Best British Film. Banshees also won for McDonagh’s original screenplay, and awards for Kerry Condon as best supporting actress and Barry Keoghan for best supporting actor. Vianney Le Caer/AP Edward Berger poses for photographers with the Director Award for the film All Quiet on the Western Front at the 76th British Academy Film Awards.
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