More awards for Oscar-tipped Atonement
Period of time play 'Atonement' has picked up another host of awards in get along of the Oscars.
It received four prizes at the inaugural Richard Attenborough Picture Awards: Best Photographic film, Film producer of the year for director Joe Fanny Wright, Worker of the Year for James McAvoy and Screenwriter of the Class for Saint Christopher Lionel Hampton.
'Atonement' star Keira Knightley missed out on the Best Actress accolade, which went rather to Cate Blanchett for 'Elizabeth: The Golden Age'.
Surface-to-air missile James Whitcomb Riley was named Ascent Star of the Year for his find public presentation as Pleasure Division frontman Ian Curtis in 'Control'.
At the ceremony, host Richard Attenborough said: "The last yr has shown film to be both resilient and innovative, with large audiences eager to enjoy the unique histrionics experience."
He added: "It has besides brought a superb crop of terrific films with compelling performances from both experienced and freshly 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 septet Oscars, including Best Scene and Best Support Actress for 13-year-old Irish actress Saoirse Ronan.
It is in contention for 14 awards at the BAFTAs, which will have place on Sunday 10 February.
