List of top Bafta awards for 2011
A list of some of the winners of the 2011 Baftas awards has been revealed, and it includes British historical drama 'The King's Speech'.
According to the official website of the British Academy Of Film And Television Arts, the award for Best Film was given to 'The King's Speech'.
Colin Firth was given the Best Lead Actor award for 'The King's Speech' and Natalie Portman got the Best Lead Actress award for 'Black Swan'.he Best Supporting Actor award was given to Geoffrey Rush, and the Best Supporting Actress award was given to Helena Bonham Carter, both were for 'The King's Speech'.
David Fincher took home the Best Director award for 'The Social Network'.
The Outstanding Debut By A British Writer, Director Or Producer award was given to 'Four Lions' Director/Writer Chris Morris.
And the award for Outstanding British Contribution To Cinema was given to the Harry Potter Films. (ANI)
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