Yorgos Lanthimos’ newest film The Favourite scooped the major prizes at the recent British Independent Film Awards.

The Favourite synopsis

“In the early 18th century, England is at war with the French. Nevertheless, duck racing and pineapple eating are thriving. A frail Queen Anne occupies the throne, and her close friend Lady Sarah governs the country in her stead while tending to Anne’s ill health and mercurial temper. When a new servant, Abigail, arrives, her charm endears her to Sarah. Sarah takes Abigail under her wing, and Abigail sees a chance to return to her aristocratic roots.”

Greek director Lanthimos, famed for some of his previous work such as Dogtooth, The Lobster and The Killing of a Sacred Deer, landed the ‘Best Director’ award. The film itself picked up ‘Best British Independent Film’, the much loved Olivia Colman claimed ‘Best Actress’ and, alongside her, Rachel Weisz was awarded ‘Best Supporting Actress’.

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With the recognition of Dixie Chassay’s casting work, Nadia Stacey’s makeup and Fiona Crombie’s production designed it capped off a resoundingly victorious evening for the project.

Elsewhere the highly rated feature film Roma was awarded Best International Independent Film and Radiohead’s Jonny Greenwood got ‘Best Music’ for his contribution to You Were Never Really Here.

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Here is the full list of winners:

Best British Independent Film

The Favourite [+] – Yorgos Lanthimos (Ireland/UK/USA)

Best Director

Yorgos Lanthimos – The Favourite

Best Actress

Olivia Colman – The Favourite

Best Actor

Joe Cole – A Prayer Before Dawn [+] (France/UK/China)

Best Screenplay

Deborah Davis, Tony McNamara – The Favourite

Best Supporting Actress

Rachel Weisz – The Favourite

Best Supporting Actor

Alessandro Nivola – Disobedience [+] (UK/Ireland/USA)

Best Documentary

Evelyn – Orlando von Einsiedel

Most Promising Newcomer

Jessie Buckley – Beast

The Douglas Hickox Award (Best Debut Director)

Richard Billingham – Ray & Liz

Debut Screenwriter

Bart Layton – American Animals (UK/USA)

Breakthrough Producer

Jacqui Davies – Ray & Liz

The Discovery Award

Voyageuse – May Miles Thomas

Best British Short Film

The Big Day – Dawn Shadforth

Best International Independent Film

Roma – Alfonso Cuarón (Mexico/USA)

Best Casting

Dixie Chassay – The Favourite

Best Cinematography

Robbie Ryan – The Favourite

Best Costume Design

Sandy Powell – The Favourite

Best Editing

Nick Fenton, Julian Hart, Chris Gill – American Animals

Best Effects

Howard Jones – Early Man [+]

Best Make-up and Hair Design

Nadia Stacey – The Favourite

Best Music

Jonny Greenwood – You Were Never Really Here [+] (France/UK/USA)

Best Production Design

Fiona Crombie – The Favourite

Best Sound

Paul Davies – You Were Never Really Here