More awards for Oscar-tipped Atonement
Period drama 'Atonement' has picked up another legion of awards in advance of the Oscars.
It received iV prizes at the inauguration Richard Attenborough Film Awards: Best Film, Filmmaker of the year for director Joe Wright, Player of the Year for Henry James McAvoy and Film writer of the Class for Christopher Lionel Hampton.
'Atonement' star Keira Knightley missed out on the Best Actress award, which went or else to Cate Blanchett for 'Elizabeth: The Golden Age'.
Surface-to-air missile Riley was named Revolt Lead of the Year for his breakthrough functioning as Pleasure Division frontman Ian William Curtis in 'Control'.
At the ceremony, host Richard Attenborough said: "The last class has shown picture palace to be both resilient and innovative, with boastfully audiences bore to enjoy the unique theatrical have."
He added: "It has besides brought a superb harvest of terrific films with compelling performances from both experienced and new talents. I offer my warmest congratulation to this admirable set of winners."
'Atonement', an adaptation of Ian McEwan's bestselling novel, has been nominated for seven Oscars, including Best Pic and Best Support Actress for 13-year-old Irish people actress Saoirse Ronan.
It is in rivalry for 14 awards at the BAFTAs, which will drive piazza on Sun 10 Feb.
