“Conclave” and “Emilia Pérez” lead this year’s BAFTA Film Awards nominations, heading up a diverse mix of talent and titles in a competition where, for the first time in years, there’s no clear favorite in any of the major categories.

Nominations for the British Academy of Film and Television Arts (BAFTA) Film Awards are in, with Conclave and Emilia Pérez leading this year's nominees. Conclave, starring Ralph Fiennes, is up for 12 awards,

The supporting actress nominations see American pop star Ariana Grande nominated for Wicked, alongside Selena Gomez and Zoe Saldana (both Emilia Perez), Felicity Jones (The Brutalist), Jamie Lee Curtis (The Last Showgirl) and Isabella Rossellini (Conclave). AFP