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Thriller
The Constant Gardener was the big winner at last
night's British Independent Film Awards (BIFA),
triumphing in three main categories, including Best
Film.
The Fernando Meirelles-directed adaptation of John
Le Carre's best-selling novel was named Best British
Independent Film, while its stars Rachel Weisz and
Ralph Fiennes were named Best Actress and Best Actor
respectively at the star-studded ceremony in
London's Hammersmith Palais.
Following close behind was horror movie The Descent
with two wins, with filmmaker Neil Marshall picking
up Best Director and editor Jon Harris receiving
Best Technical Achievement.
Young star Keira Knightley collected the Variety UK
Personality of the Year for her performances in
Pride and Prejudice, The Jacket and Domino, while
Broken Flowers actress Tilda Swinton was the
recipient of the Richard Harris Award for
Outstanding Achievement. |