60th British Academy Film Awards

The 60th British Film Awards, given by the British Academy of Film and Television Arts took place on 11 February 2007, and honoured the best films of 2006.

Stephen Frears' The Queen won the award for Best Film and Best Actress (Helen Mirren). Paul Greengrass won the award of Best Director for his work in United 93, the film that also won the Best Editing prize. Forest Whitaker won the award for Best Actor for his role in The Last King of Scotland. The Last King of Scotland also won the awards for Best British Film and Adapted Screenplay.

Winners

Nominations

Nominations were announced on 12 January 2007. The award ceremony was hosted by Jonathan Ross. The winners were announced on 11 February 2007 and are highlighted in bold.

Film

• Babel
• The Departed
• The Last King of Scotland
• Little Miss Sunshine
• The Queen

The Alexandra Korda Award for the Outstanding British Film of the Year

• Casino Royale
• The Last King of Scotland
• Notes on a Scandal
• The Queen
• United 93

The Carol Foreman Award for Special Achievement by a British Director, Writer or Producer in Their First Feature Film

• Andrea Arnold (Director) — Red Road
• Julian Gilbey (Director) — Rollin' with the......
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