Belfast wins award for Outstanding British Film

Kenneth Branagh's Belfast won the award for Outstanding British Film at last night's Baftas.

Irish stars Ruth Negga, Ciarán Hinds, Jessie Buckley and Caitríona Balfe were nominated but didn't manage to get a win.

The Power of the Dog, Dune and CODA were among the big winners at the ceremony in London.

While acting prizes went to Will Smith, Joanna Scanlon, Troy Kotsur and Ariana DeBose.

Belfast director Kenneth Branagh used his time on stage to thank cinema goers:

Kenneth Branagh celebrates Belfast, which has won Outstanding British Film 🎉 #EEBAFTAs pic.twitter.com/OsvlYthcpn

— BAFTA (@BAFTA) March 13, 2022