At the Bafta awards, the film "Nothing new from the Western Front" triumphs, winning 7 trophies. It is based on the book by the writer Remark.
The German film won a total of 7 trophies, including the best film award.
It won best screenplay, best film not in the English language, and best director for Edward Berger.
A film that narrates the first world war, how young Germans joined the war but without knowing what awaited them on the war front. The anti-war epic is based on the 1928 novel of the same name by author Erich Maria Remarque. The first film adaptation was released in English in 1930. Looking at the horrors of the First World from the perspective of a young German soldier, the Netflix drama topped the nominations.
The Elvis Presley biopic was another big winner, picking up four awards for Best Cast, Costume Design, Makeup and Hair and Best Actor, with Austin Butler being honored
Cate Blanchett was named best actress for her performance in Tar, in which she played an orchestra conductor.
The BAFTAs are the UK's highest film awards and are often seen as an indicator of who will win at the Hollywood Academy Awards in Los Angeles on March 13.