8th British Academy Film Awards

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Winners and nominees

Best Film

Best British Film

Best Foreign Actor

Best British Actor

Best British Actress

Best Foreign Actress

Best British Screenplay

Best Documentary Film

Most Promising Newcomer To Film

Best Animated Film

UN Award

Special Award