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One Battle After Another Sweeps BAFTAs, Anderson Critiques Cinema

2/22/2026

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One Battle After Another dominated the 2026 EE British Academy Film Awards, winning six awards including Best Film and Best Director for Paul Thomas Anderson.
The film features Leonardo DiCaprio and Teyana Taylor, triumphing over contenders “Sinners” and “Hamnet.”
Anderson criticized detractors of modern cinema during his acceptance speech.
Sinners leads Oscar nominations with 16, while One Battle After Another has 13.
The awards signal a competitive landscape ahead of the Oscars.

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Story summary

One Battle After Another dominated the 2026 EE British Academy Film Awards, winning six awards including Best Film and Best Director for Paul Thomas Anderson.
The film features Leonardo DiCaprio and Teyana Taylor, triumphing over contenders “Sinners” and “Hamnet.”
Anderson criticized detractors of modern cinema during his acceptance speech.
Sinners leads Oscar nominations with 16, while One Battle After Another has 13.
The awards signal a competitive landscape ahead of the Oscars.