Atonement wins big at Attenboroughs
[+see also:
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Keira Knightley lost out to Cate Blanchett (Elizabeth: The Golden Age [+see also:
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McAvoy said, “I’m really proud to be a part of this film and excited to be taking home this award.”
Lord Attenborough said, “The last year has shown the cinema to be both resilient and innovative. It has also brought a superb crop of terrific films with compelling performances from both experienced and fresh talents.”
UK regional journalists vote for the awards, earlier known as the Regional Film Critics’ Film Awards. They were renamed in honour of Attenborough from this year.
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