British actor Tom Wilkinson, who is also nominated for an Oscar for his performance in Michael Clayton, told the Radio Times that the Bafta awards are dominated by Hollywood films.
“There aren’t enough British films in the main nominations. It’s almost all American films,” he said.
“Maybe what it’s saying is that there is no British film industry, which is sort of true.”
“It’s a shame that there has to be a best British film category. If British films can’t compete at a global level, then it’s just a bit parochial,” he added.
There is no British film industry
British actor Tom Wilkinson, who is also nominated for an Oscar for his performance in Michael Clayton, told the Radio Times that the Bafta awards are dominated by Hollywood films. “There aren’t enough British films in the main nominations. It’s almost all American films,” he said. “Maybe what it’s saying is that there is no … Continue reading “There is no British film industry”