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’Saul’ beats ‘Toni’
Many anticipated that German comedy Toni Erdmann would take the top prize for Best Film Not in the English Language. But despite first being seen at the Cannes Film Festival nearly two years ago, harrowing Holocaust drama Son of Saul was only now eligible for this year’s BAFTAs and took the top prize, repeating the success it achieved at last year’s Oscars.
Many anticipated that German comedy Toni Erdmann would take the top prize for Best Film Not in the English Language. But despite first being seen at the Cannes Film Festival nearly two years ago, harrowing Holocaust drama Son of Saul was only now eligible for this year’s BAFTAs and took the top prize, repeating the success it achieved at last year’s Oscars.
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