Papal thriller “Conclave” leads the race for the British Academy Film Awards, with nominations in 12 categories, just ahead of the genre-busting trans musical “Emilia Perez" with 11

The Ralph Fiennes and Stanley Tucci-led film, based on the novel by Robert Harris, leads the way with 12 BAFTA nominations — ahead of Emilia Pérez ‘s 11 and The Brutalist ‘s nine, as unveiled by actors Will Sharpe and Mia McKenna-Bruce from the British Academy’s headquarters in London mid-day on Wednesday.

"Conclave" leads the pack of 2025 BAFTA Film Awards nominees with 12 nods, one more than "Emilia Pérez," which had appeared on the most BAFTA longlists (15) when they were announced on Jan. 3. Mia McKenna-Bruce and Will Sharpe announced the 2025 nominees live on Wednesday in London.

EE BAFTA Film Awards nominations are in, with 42 films receiving nods on Wednesday morning. Leading the crop of nominees are "Conclave" with 12, "Emilia Pérez" with 11, and "The Brutalist" with nine.

The British Academy's shortlists, which will be announced at midday, are likely to be a strong Oscars indicator.

The nominations for the EE BAFTA Film Awards have been announced. All We Imagine As Light, Santosh and Sister Midnight were all nominated.

(Reuters) -Papal thriller “Conclave” led nominations for the 2025 BAFTA Film Awards on Wednesday, with music-themed productions also faring well at Britain's top movie honours. “Conclave”, about scheming cardinals deciding who to elect as the next pope,

Anora,” “A Compete Unknown” and “The Brutalist” are also in the running for best film at the British equivalent of the Oscars.