’12 Years a Slave’ Wins Best Picture at 86th Academy Awards
The harrowing biopic of Solomon Northup takes home the most coveted award of the night, whilst Gravity cleans up in the techinical categories with seven wins.
The harrowing biopic of Solomon Northup takes home the most coveted award of the night, whilst Gravity cleans up in the techinical categories with seven wins.
Controversy ensues as Gravity sweeps the BAFTAs with six wins, as 12 Years a Slave walks away with the award with Best Film and Leading Actor.
Gravity and American Hustle lead the way with ten nominations apiece, with 12 Years a Slave just behind with nine and Blue Is the Warmest colour with none. Wait, what?
An extraordinary film about an extraordinary man, 12 Years a Slave is an unrelenting, unforgiving and honest depiction of a dark chapter in human history.
Gravity appears to be the early forerunner in the BAFTA race with 11 nominations, followed closely by 12 Years a Slave, American Hustle and Captain Phillips.
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