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65-499: Marc Forster (born 30 November 1969) is a German-Swiss filmmaker. He is best known for directing the feature films Monster's Ball , Finding Neverland , Stranger than Fiction , Quantum of Solace , World War Z , and Christopher Robin , and has directed numerous television commercials as well. He is a BAFTA , Golden Globe , and Independent Spirit Award nominee. Forster was born on 30 November 1969 in Au (today Illertissen ), in

130-411: A nursing home . He then renames the gas station "Leticia's", and when asked he replies that it is his girlfriend's name. Leticia is evicted from her home and Hank invites her to move in with him. While he is out, she discovers Lawrence's drawings of Sonny and Hank, discovering Hank's involvement in her husband's death. She is horrified at first by the revelation but, numbed by her suffering and realizing

195-446: A weighted average , assigned the film a score of 69 out of 100, based on 32 critics, indicating "generally favorable" reviews. Roger Ebert gave the film four stars and rated it as the best film of 2001 , stating that it "has the complexity of great fiction". Ebert also praised the performances of Berry and Thornton, saying, "[Thornton] and [Berry] star as Hank and Leticia, in two performances that are so powerful because they observe

260-457: A widower , and his son, Sonny, are correction officers in a Georgia prison. They reside with Hank's father, Buck, an ailing, bigoted retired correction officer whose wife died by suicide. When Willie and Darryl Cooper, friends of Sonny's who are Black come by the house, Hank frightens them off with a shotgun at the behest of Buck. Hank, the prison's deputy warden, is to oversee the execution of convicted murderer Lawrence Musgrove. Musgrove

325-574: A car, he drives them to a hospital, where Tyrell dies from his injuries. At the suggestion of the authorities at the hospital, Hank drives Leticia home. A few days later, Hank gives Leticia a ride home from the diner where she works. They begin talking in the car about their common losses, and she invites him in. Hank finds out that Leticia is Lawrence's widow, though he does not tell her that he participated in her husband's execution. They drown their grief with alcohol and have sex. Hank eventually offers to give Leticia Sonny's truck which had been fixed up by

390-462: A children's filmmaking initiative to inspire and enable children to make their own movies and tell their own stories, has been discontinued. BAFTA also hosts the annual BAFTA Student Film Awards as showcase for rising industry talent. The animation award was sponsored in 2017 and 2018 by animation studio Laika . Presidents Vice-Presidents William, Prince of Wales has been the President of

455-728: A corrections officer who begins a relationship with a woman (Berry), unaware that she is the widow of a man (Combs) he assisted in executing. Principal photography began in May 2001 in New Orleans, Louisiana and lasted for five weeks. Monster's Ball premiered at AFI Fest on November 11, 2001, and was theatrically released in the United States on February 8, 2002, by Lionsgate Films . The film received positive reviews, with critical acclaim directed at Berry's, Ledger's and Thornton's performances, Forster's direction, and Addica and Rokos' screenplay. It

520-626: A history of recognising and rewarding children's programming, presenting two awards at the 1969 ceremony – The Flame of Knowledge Award for Schools Programmes and the Harlequin Award for Children's Programmes. As of 2010 the Awards ceremony includes 19 categories across movies, television, video games and online content. Since 2007 the Children's Awards have included a Kids Vote award, voted by children between seven and 14. The CBBC Me and My Movie award,

585-481: A major precursor of the eventual annual results of the Oscar ceremonies since. In order for a film to be considered for a BAFTA nomination, its first public exhibition must be displayed in a cinema and it must have a UK theatrical release for no fewer than seven days of the calendar year that corresponds to the upcoming awards. A movie must be of feature-length and movies from all countries are eligible in all categories, with

650-752: A number of annual ceremonies across the UK and in Los Angeles . The BAFTA award trophy is a mask, designed by American sculptor Mitzi Cunliffe . When the Guild merged with the British Film Academy to become the Society of Film and Television Arts, later the British Academy of Film and Television Arts, the first "BAFTA award" was presented to Sir Charles Chaplin on his Academy Fellowship that year. A BAFTA award – including

715-441: A period of eight months in 1995, which led to some interest from a producer of a film Rokos had previously acted in. Years of development occurred due to interest from filmmakers ranging from Robert De Niro to Oliver Stone along with studios that wanted a lighter ending, but the transition to Lee Daniels and Lionsgate led to interest back to the original ending. The film was produced by Lionsgate and Lee Daniels Entertainment,

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780-667: A series of events, including the Britannia Awards, the Awards Season Film and Television Tea Parties in January and September, and the annual Garden Party. BAFTA Los Angeles provides access to screenings, Q&As with creative talent, produces seminars with UK film and television executives and the Heritage Archive, featuring interviews with British members of the film and television industries. The Los Angeles location also hosts

845-511: A surreal romantic comedy starring Will Ferrell , was a critical success. The film grossed $ 54 million worldwide and earned Will Ferrell a nomination for a Golden Globe Award for Best Actor – Motion Picture Musical or Comedy . Forster then directed an adaptation of best-seller Khaled Hosseini 's The Kite Runner , scripted by repeat collaborator David Benioff and starring British newcomer Khalid Abdalla . The film follows an Afghani-American man who returns to his war-ravaged country to save

910-524: A visually driven drama following a blind woman ( Blake Lively ) and her husband ( Jason Clarke ) who, upon the restoration of her sight, begin to discover previously unseen and disturbing details about themselves and their marriage, released in 2016. In November 2016, Walt Disney Pictures announced that Forster would direct the live-action film adaptation of Winnie the Pooh , which was titled Christopher Robin . The film had its world premiere on 30 July 2018, and

975-430: Is by far Berry's best-ever performance and Thornton reminds us that there are few, if any, leading men who can convey sadness and hope almost simultaneously in just one minimal glance." BAFTA The British Academy of Film and Television Arts ( BAFTA , / ˈ b æ f t ə / ) is an independent trade association and charity that supports, develops, and promotes the arts of film, television and video games in

1040-433: Is visited by his wife Leticia and son Tyrell before his execution. While at home, overwhelmed by her husband's impending death as well as numerous personal and financial difficulties, Leticia lashes out at her son for his obesity , resorting to physical and emotional abuse. The night before the execution, Hank tells Sonny that a "monster's ball" is held by the correction officers, a get-together of those who will participate in

1105-460: The BBC News Online website which won the news category four years consecutively. These awards allowed the academy to recognise new forms of entertainment that were engaging new audiences and challenging traditional expressions of creativity. During 2003, the sheer ubiquity of interactive forms of entertainment and the breadth of genres and types of video games outgrew the combined ceremony, and

1170-487: The 17th British Academy Games Awards was hosted by arts and entertainment presenter Elle Osili-Wood and was watched by a global audience of 1.5 million. The British Academy Children's Awards are presented annually during November to reward excellence in the art forms of the moving image intended for children. They have been awarded annually since 1969 except for 2020 and 2021 due to the COVID-19 pandemic . The academy has

1235-624: The British Academy Television Awards , has taken place since 1955. Their third ceremony, the British Academy Games Awards , were first presented in 2004. BAFTA started out as the British Film Academy , founded in 1947 by a group of directors: David Lean , Alexander Korda , Roger Manvell , Laurence Olivier , Emeric Pressburger , Michael Powell , Michael Balcon , Carol Reed , and other major figures of

1300-571: The Neu-Ulm district of Bavaria , West Germany . His parents, a German doctor and a Swiss architect, moved to Switzerland when Forster was 9 years old. He spent his adolescence in Davos , a winter resort in eastern Switzerland, and at the international boarding school Institut Montana Zugerberg in central Switzerland. In 1990, when he was 20 years old, Forster moved to New York , in the United States . For

1365-834: The Royal Opera House in London's Covent Garden . It had been held in the Odeon cinema on Leicester Square since 2000. Since 2017, the BAFTA ceremony has been held at the Royal Albert Hall. The ceremony had been performed during April or May of each year, but beginning 2002 it has been held in February to precede the Academy Awards (Oscars) in the United States, making the BAFTA Film Awards

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1430-413: The film adaptation of the novel World War Z , starring Brad Pitt , which Paramount announced at the 2010 San Diego Comic-Con. The film opened 21 June 2013 to more than $ 66 million and has grossed more than $ 540 million worldwide. To date, it is the highest-grossing film of Brad Pitt's career and is the most successful Zombie movie of all time. Forster directed his screenplay of All I See Is You ,

1495-520: The 2018/19 season to foster diversity. BAFTA's annual film awards ceremony is known as the British Academy Film Awards, or "the BAFTAs", and reward the best work of any nationality seen on British cinema screens during the preceding year. In 1949 the British Film Academy, as it was then known, presented the first awards for films made in 1947 and 1948. Since 2008 the ceremony has been held at

1560-654: The Academy since February 2010. The Prince's appointment follows a long tradition of royal involvement with the academy. Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh , was the first president of the Society of Film and Television Arts (SFTA) in 1959 to 1965, followed by Earl Mountbatten of Burma and the Princess Royal , who was its president from 1972 to 2001. It was the Queen and the Duke of Edinburgh's generous donation of their share of profits from

1625-555: The British Academy of Film and Television Arts in March 1976. In 2016, BAFTA embarked in an extensive renovation of the Grade II listed property. Benedetti Architects oversaw a £33M+ remodel, doubling its original capacity with the addition of an additional floor, raising and restoring two large Victorian rooflight structures and decorative plasterwork, creating an entire floor devoted to BAFTA's learning and new talent programmes, and revamping

1690-610: The British film industry. David Lean was the founding chairman. The first Film Awards ceremony took place in May 1949, honouring the films The Best Years of Our Lives , Odd Man Out and The World Is Rich . The Guild of Television Producers and Directors was set up in 1953 with the first awards ceremony in October 1954, and in 1958 merged with the British Film Academy to form the Society of Film and Television Arts , whose inaugural meeting

1755-471: The Coopers and their father Ryrus. She finally accepts after initial discomfort. When Leticia stops by Hank's home with a present for him, she meets Buck who insults her and implies that Hank is only involved with her because he enjoys sex with black women. Leticia, offended by the remarks, refuses to interact with Hank. After Hank is made aware of Buck's actions, he finally stands up to his father and commits him to

1820-465: The Film Awards ceremony in February. BAFTA first recognised video games and other interactive media at its inaugural BAFTA Interactive Entertainment Awards ceremony during 1998, the first major change of its rules since the admittance of television thirty years earlier. Among the first winning games were GoldenEye 007 , Gran Turismo and interactive comedy MindGym , sharing the spotlight with

1885-540: The Grand Jury Prize at the Sundance Film Festival . His breakthrough film was Monster's Ball (2001), in which he directed Halle Berry in her Academy Award -winning performance as the wife of a man on death row . The film also starred Billy Bob Thornton , Heath Ledger , Peter Boyle , and Sean Combs . His next film, Finding Neverland (2004), was based on the life of author J.M. Barrie . The film

1950-541: The London Hilton Park Lane and Tobacco Dock , and have been hosted by Dara Ó Briain and Rufus Hound . In 2020, as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic , it was announced that the ceremony was changing format from a live red-carpet ceremony at the Queen Elizabeth Hall in London to an online show. The online show was presented by Dara Ó Briain from his home and was watched by 720,000 globally. In 2021

2015-512: The Student Film Awards and has an active Scholarship Program offering financial support and mentorship to UK students studying in the US. It created The Inner City Cinema, a screening program providing free screenings of theatrical films to inner-city areas not served by theatres. The success of Inner City Cinema has led to further free screening programs extended to multiple inner-city parks through

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2080-777: The Swedish film A Man Called Ove starring Tom Hanks . Filming began in February 2022 in Pittsburgh, while Sony Pictures acquired the worldwide distribution rights for $ 60 million at the European Film Market , the highest-ever figure paid at the market for a film, for theatrical release in December 2022. In July, Forster was announced the director of an adaptation of the Neil Gaiman fantasy novel The Graveyard Book , for Walt Disney Pictures . Monster%27s Ball Thornton portrays

2145-758: The U.S., BAFTA Los Angeles offers financial support and mentorship to British graduate students studying in the US, as well as scholarships to provide financial aid to local LA students from the inner city. BAFTA New York's Media Studies Scholarship Program, set up in 2012, supports students pursuing media studies at undergraduate and graduate level institutions within the New York City area and includes financial aid and mentoring opportunities. Since 2015, BAFTA has been offering scholarships for British citizens to study in China, and vice versa. BAFTA presents awards for film, television and games, including children's entertainment, at

2210-569: The UK. Each BAFTA Scholar receives up to £12,000 towards their annual course fees, and mentoring support from a BAFTA member and free access to BAFTA events around the UK. Since 2013, three students every year have received one of the Prince William Scholarships in Film, Television and Games, supported by BAFTA and Warner Bros. These scholarships are awarded in the name of Prince William, Duke of Cambridge in his role as president of BAFTA. In

2275-561: The United Kingdom. In addition to its annual award ceremonies, BAFTA has an international programme of learning events and initiatives offering access to talent through workshops, masterclasses, scholarships, lectures, and mentoring schemes in the United Kingdom and the United States. BAFTA's annual film awards ceremony, the British Academy Film Awards , has taken place since 1949, while their annual television awards ceremony,

2340-455: The academy now advertises video games as its third major topic in recognition of its importance as an art form of moving images. The same year the ceremony was performed at The Roundhouse by Chalk Farm Road in North London on 5 October and was televised for the first time on 17 October and was broadcast on the digital channel E4 . Between 2009 and 2019, the ceremonies have been performed at

2405-674: The academy's work with both the County of Los Angeles Department of Parks and Recreation (Parks After Dark) and The City of Los Angeles Department of Recreation and Parks (Teen Summer Camps). The Britannia Awards are BAFTA Los Angeles' highest accolade, a "celebration of achievements honouring individuals and companies that have dedicated their careers to advancing the entertainment arts". The Awards began in 1989 and usually take place in October/November every year. There are no awards given to specific movies or TV programmes, only to individuals. During

2470-400: The backyard, and locks the door of Sonny's room. He later purchases a local gas station in an attempt to provide a distraction in his retirement. The Coopers offer condolences to Hank, which he accepts. One rainy night, Hank is driving and sees Tyrell lying on the ground by the side of the road, with Leticia calling for help. After some hesitation, Hank stops. On being told Tyrell was struck by

2535-449: The bronze mask and marble base – weighs 3.7 kg (8.2 lb) and measures 27 cm (11 in) high × 14 cm (5.5 in) wide × 8 cm (3.1 in) deep; the mask itself measures 16 cm (6.3 in) high × 14 cm (5.5 in) wide. They are made of phosphor bronze and cast in a Middlesex foundry . In 2017, the British Academy of Film and Television Arts introduced new entry rules for British films starting from

2600-452: The channels. Individual performances can either be entered by the performers themselves or by the broadcasters. The programmes being entered must have been broadcast on or between 1 January and 31 December of the year preceding the awards ceremony. Since 2014 the "BAFTA Television Awards" have been open to TV programmes which are only broadcast online. The British Academy Games Awards ceremony traditionally takes place in March, shortly after

2665-534: The craft to new heights"; "The John Schlesinger Britannia Award for Artistic Excellence in Directing" (added during 2003 in honour of John Schlesinger ); the "Britannia Award for British Artist of the Year"; and the "Albert R. Broccoli Britannia Award for Worldwide Contribution to Filmed Entertainment". In select years, the evening has included the "BAFTA Los Angeles Humanitarian Award". The show has been broadcast on TV around

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2730-546: The event was divided into the BAFTA Video Games Awards and the BAFTA Interactive Awards Despite making headlines with high-profile winners like Halo 2 and Half-Life 2 the interactive division was discontinued and disappeared from BAFTA's publicity material after only two ceremonies. During 2006, BAFTA announced its decision "to give video games equal status with film and television", and

2795-577: The exception of the Alexander Korda Award for Outstanding British Film and Outstanding Debut which are for British films or individuals only. The British Academy Television Awards ceremony usually takes place during April or May, with its sister ceremony, the British Academy Television Craft Awards , usually occurring within a few weeks of it. The Television Awards, celebrating the best TV programmes and performances of

2860-412: The execution was obviously legal since Lawrence likely committed murder, she stays. The film ends with the two of them eating ice cream together on the back porch as Hank states that he thinks they'll be okay. The basis for this film came from the desire of actors-turned-writers Addica and Rokos to make a script that would interest a big star alongside themselves with Harvey Keitel in mind since he liked

2925-407: The execution. While Musgrove waits to be taken, he draws a sketch of Sonny and Hank. The proceedings prove too much for Sonny, who, as he is leading Lawrence to the electric chair , vomits, and then collapses. Following the execution, Hank confronts Sonny in the prison's bathroom and assaults him for ruining Musgrove's last walk. The next morning, Hank attacks Sonny in his bed and orders him to leave

2990-547: The film Royal Family that enabled the academy to move to its headquarters at 195 Piccadilly. The Prince of Wales succeeded the Lord Attenborough to become the fifth President in the Academy's history. BAFTA North America, founded in 1987 and currently chaired by Joyce Pierpoline, serves as the bridge between the Hollywood and British production and entertainment business communities. The BAFTA Los Angeles location hosts

3055-454: The first production for the latter. Before Halle Berry was cast as Leticia, Angela Bassett and Vanessa Williams were first cast, but both of them declined. Wes Bentley turned down the part of Sonny, which eventually went to Heath Ledger. Principal photography began in May 2001 in New Orleans, Louisiana and lasted for five weeks. A week before production, Sean Combs auditioned for the role of Lawrence Musgrove, and won it. At one point,

3120-448: The first ten years, one award was given at each event, named the 'Britannia Award for Excellence in Film', but since 1999 the number of awards has increased. Awards given include "The Stanley Kubrick Britannia Award for Excellence in Film" (the original award was renamed during 2000 to honour director Stanley Kubrick ), presented to an individual "upon whose work is stamped the indelible mark of authorship and commitment, and who has lifted

3185-612: The government; it relies on income from membership subscriptions, individual donations, trusts, foundations and corporate partnerships to support its ongoing outreach work. BAFTA has offices in Scotland and Wales in the UK, in Los Angeles and New York in the United States and runs events in Hong Kong and mainland China. Amanda Berry served as chief executive of the organisation between December 2000 and October 2022. Jane Millichip has held

3250-425: The house. Sonny grabs a revolver from under his pillow and holds his father at gunpoint. The confrontation ends in their living room with Sonny asking his father if he hates him. After Hank confirms that he does and always has, Sonny takes his own life by shooting himself in the chest. A shocked, ashamed, and devastated Hank buries Sonny in the back garden. He subsequently resigns as deputy warden, burns his uniform in

3315-406: The latter's writing when offered one of their scripts. They were inspired by their troubled relationships with their fathers as a starting point that eventually led to a generational tale about executioners, which eventually led to the inspiration for the title (an old term for the last meal of a condemned man and a "ball" that took place with his jailers the night before). They wrote the script over

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3380-530: The next three years, he attended New York University 's film school, making several documentary films. In 1995, he moved to Hollywood and shot an experimental low-budget film for $ 10,000 called Loungers , which won the Audience Award at the Slamdance Film Festival . Forster's first feature-length motion picture was the psychological drama Everything Put Together (2000), which was nominated for

3445-566: The past year, are also often referred to simply as "the BAFTAs" or, to differentiate them from the movie awards, the "BAFTA Television Awards". They have been awarded annually since 1954. The first ever ceremony consisted of six categories. Until 1958, they were awarded by the Guild of Television Producers and Directors . From 1968 until 1997, BAFTA's Film and Television Awards were presented together, but from 1998 onwards they were presented at two separate ceremonies. The Television Craft Awards celebrate

3510-421: The position since October 2022. In addition to its high-profile awards ceremonies, BAFTA manages a year-round programme of educational events and initiatives including film screenings and Q&As, tribute evenings, interviews, lectures, and debates with major industry figures. With over 250 events a year, BAFTA's stated aim is to inspire and inform the next generation of talent by providing a platform for some of

3575-495: The production moved to the fields, cellblocks and death houses of Louisiana State Penitentiary for a week to shoot prison interiors and exteriors, with some scenes shot in actual death chambers. On review aggregator website Rotten Tomatoes , the film has an approval rating of 85% based on 142 reviews, with an average rating of 7.3/10. The site's critical consensus states, "Somber and thought provoking, Monster's Ball has great performances all around." Metacritic , which uses

3640-559: The property's food, beverage, and events operations in order to maximize revenue to sustain property maintenance and operations. The new facilities were formally reopened in 2022. BAFTA is a membership organization comprising approximately 8,000 individuals worldwide who are creatives and professionals working in and making a contribution to the film, television and games industries in the UK. In 2005, it placed an overall cap on worldwide voting membership which stood at approximately 6,500 as of 2017 . BAFTA does not receive any funding from

3705-492: The son of his former best friend. The Kite Runner was released on 14 December 2007, and grossed $ 73 million worldwide. It also earned a nomination for a Golden Globe Award for Best Foreign Language Film and a BAFTA bid for Film Not In the English Language. Additionally, Forster directed the 22nd James Bond film, Quantum of Solace , which began shooting on 2 January 2008, shortly after his 38th birthday, making him

3770-786: The specific natures of these two characters, and avoid the pitfalls of racial cliches. What a shock to find these two characters freed from the conventions of political correctness, and allowed to be who they are: weak, flawed, needful, with good hearts tested by lifetimes of compromise." Of the screenplay, Ebert wrote, "The screenplay by [Addica] and [Rokos] is subtle and observant; one is reminded of short fiction by Andre Dubus , William Trevor , Eudora Welty , Raymond Carver . It specifically does not tell "their" story, but focuses on two separate lives. The characters are given equal weight, and have individual story arcs, which do not intersect but simply, inevitably, meet." Ben Falk of BBC.com spoke highly of Berry and Thornton's performances, writing, "This

3835-427: The talent behind the programmes, such as individuals working in visual effects, production, and costume design. Only British programmes are eligible – with the potential exception of the publicly voted Audience Award – but any cable , satellite , terrestrial or digital television stations broadcasting in the UK are eligible to submit entries, as are independent production companies who have produced programming for

3900-456: The world's most talented practitioners to pass on their knowledge and experience. Many of these events are free to watch online at BAFTA Guru and via its official channel on YouTube . BAFTA runs a number of scholarship programmes across the UK, United States and Asia. Launched in 2012, the UK programme enables talented British citizens who are in need of financial support to take an industry-recognised course in film, television or games in

3965-404: The youngest director in the series' history (beating the previous record set by Guy Hamilton , who was 41 when he directed Goldfinger five years before Forster's birth). Quantum of Solace was released in the United Kingdom on 31 October 2008. It became one of the highest grossing Bond films in the franchise's history, with a worldwide box office of more than $ 586 million. Forster directed

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4030-416: Was also a significant commercial success, grossing $ 45 million worldwide on a production budget of $ 4 million. The film received numerous accolades and nominations, and was nominated twice at the 74th Academy Awards for Best Actress (Berry) and Original Screenplay (Addica and Rokos), with Berry winning for her performance, becoming the first African-American woman to win the award. Hank Grotowski,

4095-627: Was held at Buckingham Palace and presided over by the Duke of Edinburgh. The Society of Film and Television Arts acquired the historic Prince's Hall facilities at 195 Piccadilly, following the Royal Institute of Painters in Water Colours ' move to the Mall Galleries. Queen Elizabeth , The Duke of Edinburgh , The Princess Royal and The Earl Mountbatten of Burma officially opened the organisation's headquarters in 1976, and officially became

4160-483: Was nominated for five Golden Globe Awards and seven Academy Awards, including the Best Picture . Forster received BAFTA , Directors Guild of America , and Golden Globe nominations for his direction. Forster's next film, the thriller Stay (2005) starred Ewan McGregor and Naomi Watts and grossed $ 8 million ( USD ) in the United States on an estimated budget of $ 50 million. Stranger than Fiction (2006),

4225-529: Was theatrically released on 3 August 2018. Forster along with Will Smith bought German rights group Telepool in June 2018. In October 2020, Mattel announced that Forster will be directing and producing an animated/live-action Thomas & Friends film based on the franchise of the same name. In January 2022, it was announced that Forster would reunite with Finding Neverland screenwriter David Magee and direct A Man Called Otto , an English-language remake of

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