DHAKA: Space drama ‘Gravity’ leads the way at this year’s Baftas, scoring 11 nominations including best film and best British film.

Sandra Bullock is also up for best actress, while Alfonso Cuaron is nominated for best director.

‘12 Years a Slave’ landed 10 nods, with five in the main categories including best film, best director and best actor for Chiwetel Ejiofor.

Michael Fassbender and Lupita Nyong’o also landed supporting nominations.

American Hustle equaled ‘12 Years a Slave’s tally, with nominations in all the acting categories for its stars Amy Adams, Christian Bale, Bradley Cooper and Jennifer Lawrence.

It is also up for best film, with David O Russell nominated for best director and original screenplay.

Most Nominated Films

1. Gravity – 11
2. American Hustle – 10
3. 12 Years a Slave – 10
4. Captain Phillips – 9
5. Behind the Candelabra – 5

BDST: 1603 HRS, JAN 08, 2014
Edited by Robab Rosan, Current Affairs Editor