Kenneth Branagh’s Autobiographical Film Belfast led the field of nominations for the 11th Australian Academy of Film and Television (AACTA) International Awards, announced on Friday, with seven mentions in seven film categories.
The power of the dog, Benedict Cumberbatch stars Westerners and is director Jane Campion’s first feature film in 12 years, following with six nominations, including for best picture. Other best movie nominations include Dune, Belfast, Being the Ricardos and Licorice pizza.
In the global TV categories, Heir received three nominations, including best television series and acting nods for Sarah Snook and Jeremy Strong. Other nominations for Best Drama Series are Squid Fishing Game, Mare of Easttown, The Handmaid’s Tale and Helper.
White Lotus also received three nominations, including for best comedy, with that category also including Fantastic, Sex Education, Ted Lasso, The Kominsky Method and Hacks. Nominations for the AACTA awards, determined by Australian filmmakers and content creators, also brought Nicole Kidman two nominations, including for best actress for her role as Lucille Ball. in Being a Ricardianand for best lead actress in a series for her work in Nine Perfect Strangers.
Last year, the AACTA International Awards expanded to include global television in four new categories: best television series, best comedy series, best actor and best actress Best in a feature-length movie. Usually held in Los Angeles, this year the awards show will be shown virtual January 27 on a digital platform that will still be announced.
“It is encouraging to see so many Australians nominated and appearing on the international stage. We wish them the best of luck along with all the nominees and look forward to seeing the results early in the new year,” AACTA CEO Damian Trewhella said in a statement.
The full list of candidates follows:
International Award for Best Film
Is Ricardos
Belfast
Sand dunes
Licorice pizza
Nitram
The power of the dog
Best Actor
Benedict Cumberbatch – The power of the dog
Caleb Landry Jones – Nitram
Andrew Garfield – Clap, clack… Boom!
Will Smith – King Richard
A famous American actor – Macbeth’s Tragedy
Best Actress
Penelope Cruz – Parallel mothers
Lady Gaga – House Of Gucci
Jennifer Hudson – Respect
Nicole Kidman – Is Ricardos
Kristen Stewart – Spencer
Best Supporting Actress
Caitriona Balfe – Belfast
Cate Blanchett – Don’t look up
Judi Dench – Belfast
Kirsten Dunst – The power of the dog
Sally Hawkins – Spencer
Best Supporting Actor
Bradley Cooper – Licorice pizza
Jamie Dornan – Belfast
Ciaran Hinds – Belfast
Al Pacino – House Of Gucci
Kodi Smit-Mcphee – The power of the dog
Best direction
Belfast – Kenneth Branagh
Sand dunes – Denis Villeneuves
Licorice pizza – Paul Thomas Anderson
Nitram – Justin Kurzel
The power of the dog – Jane Campion
Best script
Is Ricardos – Aaron Sorkin
Belfast – Kenneth Branagh
Licorice pizza – Paul Thomas Anderson
Nitram – Shaun Grant
The power of the dog – Jane Campion
International Television Award
Best drama
Helper
Mare Of Easttown
Nine Perfect Strangers
Squid fishing game
Heir
The story of the maid
Best comedy
Hacks
Sex education
Ted Lasso
Wonderful thing
Kominsky’s method
White Lotus
Best Actor in a Series A
Murray Bartlett – White Lotus
Lee Jung-Jae – Squid fishing game
Ewan McGregor – Halston
Strong Jeremy – Heir
Jason Sudeikis – Ted Lasso
Best Actress in a Series A
Jennifer Coolidge – White Lotus
Nicole Kidman – Nine Perfect Strangers
Jean Smart – Hacks
Sarah Snook – Heir
Kate Winslet – Mare Of Easttown
