Friday 23 May 2008

Irish stars honoured at British Film Awards

Irish stars honoured at British Film Awards



Privy Carney, the writer/ director behind 'Once', and 'Atonement' camera operator Seamus McGarvey were amongst the winners at the British people Film Awards.
Carney took the dirty money for Most Promising Newcomer in the awards designed to honor the Brits moving-picture show industry, despite the fact that he is Irish people.
Armagh's Seamus McGarvey was one of trey winners for 'Atonement', which also took prizes for costume design and production.
In the other categories Helena Bonham-Carter was named c. H. Best actress for two performances - in 'Sweeney Sweeney Todd: The Monster Barber Of Fleet Street' and low-key drama 'Conversations With Other Women'.
Irish citizen Daniel Day-Lewis won topper doer for his theatrical role as a Texan oil prospector in 'There Will Be Blood'. The performance has already earned him a Golden Ball and he is heatedly tipped for Bafta and Oscar resplendency afterwards this month.
Julie Dame Agatha Mary Clarissa Christie, likewise a front-runner for Oscar success with 'Away From Her', received the Alexander Walker Special Award for outstanding contribution to celluloid.
Pleasure Division biopic 'Control' was the surprisal victor of the best cinema award, beating 'Atonement' and 'There Will Be Blood'. It likewise south Korean won best screenplay.
Radiohead guitar player Jonny Greenwood received the best plastic film score award for 'There Will Be Blood'.




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