12 Years A Slave' Wins Best Movie, Best Actor Honors At BAFTA Awards

 

Chiwetel Ejiofor, right, won the best actor award for his role in '12 Years a Slave' at the 2014 British Academy of Film and Television Arts Awards, held Sunday at The Royal Opera House in London. Cate Blanchett, left, received the best actress trophy for her work in 'Blue Jasmine.'

The unflinching drama that captures an ugly slice of America’s history, “12 Years a Slave,” scored Sunday at Britain’s version of the Academy Awards, taking best film and actor honors.

Lupita Nyong'o, right, attends the 2014 British Academy of Film and Television Arts Awards on Sunday; she appeared in '12 Years A Slave,' which earned the prize for best movie. Angelina Jolie, left, goes for an undone menswear look on the BAFTA red carpet.

Prince William, right, show with British Academy of Film and Television Arts Awards Chief Executive Amanda Berry, presented Helen Mirren  who played his grandmother in 'The Queen'  with a special BAFTA fellowship.

Rapper Tinie Tempah gives Prince William a high five as he opens Sunday's 2014 BAFTA Awards show