57th British Academy Film Awards
The 57th British Film Awards, given by the British Academy of Film and Television Arts on 15 February 2004, honoured the best in film for 2003.
Peter Jackson's The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King won the award for Best Film, Adapted Screenplay, Cinematography, Visual Effects and the Audience Award. Touching the Void by Andrew Eaton was voted Best British Film of 2003. Lost in Translation won the two lead acting awards (actor Bill Murray and actress Scarlett Johansson). Renée Zellweger won the award for Best Supporting Actress in Cold Mountain. She went on to win the Academy Award (Oscar).
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