More awards for Oscar-tipped Atonement
Period drama 'Atonement' has picked up another host of awards in supercharge of the Oscars.
It received four prizes at the inaugural Richard Attenborough Film Awards: Best Photographic film, Film producer of the class for theater director Joe Wright, Worker of the Year for James McAvoy and Film writer of the Twelvemonth for Saint Christopher Lionel Hampton.
'Atonement' lead Keira Knightley missed come out of the closet on the Best Actress prize, which went instead to Cate Blanchett for 'Elizabeth: The Golden Age'.
Surface-to-air missile James Whitcomb Riley was named Revolt Star of the Yr for his breakthrough performance as Joy Sectionalization frontman Ian Curtis in 'Control'.
At the ceremony, server Richard Attenborough said: "The last year has shown movie theatre to be both resilient and innovative, with large audiences aegir to enjoy the unique theatrical performance experience."
He added: "It has also brought a superb craw of terrific films with compelling performances from both experienced and newly talents. I offer my warmest congratulation to this admirable set up of winners."
'Atonement', an adjustment of Ian McEwan's bestselling novel, has been nominated for seven-spot Oscars, including Best Picture show and Best Supporting Actress for 13-year-old Irish actress Saoirse Ronan.
It is in competition for 14 awards at the BAFTAs, which will take place on Dominicus 10 February.
