Story highlights "La La Land" won five awards at the British Academy of Film and Television Arts awards Sunday

"Lion" was another big winner, scoring the best adapting screenplay award and a best supporting actor statue for Dev Patel

(CNN) "La La Land" has some major fans across the pond.

The modern musical walked away with five awards -- more than any other movie -- at the British Academy of Film and Television Arts awards Sunday, including best film and individual honors for Emma Stone and director Damien Chazelle.

"La La Land" had been up for seven awards. Its BAFTA success came one day before the final Oscar ballot opens up, further consolidating its position as frontrunner for top honors at the 89th Academy Awards, which are being held on February 26.

In the last decade, the recipient of the BAFTA for Best Film has gone on to win the Oscar for Best Picture six times.

US actress Emma Stone poses with the award for a Leading Actress for 'La La Land' at the BAFTA Awards February 12, 2017.

"Lion" was another big winner, picking up trophies for Best Adapted Screenplay and Best Supporting Actor for Dev Patel.

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