Joaquin Phoenix's 'Joker' leading the pack for BAFTA with 11 nominations

Dark thriller Joker is reportedly in running to win most British Acemy of Film and Television Arts (BAFTA) awards as it has been minated in 11 categories. film starring Joaquin Phoenix and directed by Todd Philips has been minated for awards including best director, best film and best actor as well. movie also received an eight-minute standing ovation at Joker's Venice premiere in September and Phoenix won a Golden Globe for his performance. 

Joaquin Phoenix, who in movie transforms from vulnerable loner into confident villain will w be competing against Oscar winner Leonardo DiCaprio for Once Upon A Time In Hollywood, am Driver for Netflix divorce drama Marri Story, Taron Egerton in Elton John musical biopic Rocketman and Jonathan Pryce in Two Popes. Directors Todd Philips, Martin Scorsese's and Quentin Taranti will be competing against each or for best film, and best director award. According to reports, minees for leing actress included Scarlett Johansson for Marri Story, Saoirse Ronan for Little Women, Charlize ron for Bombshell, Jessie Buckley for Wild Rose, and Renee Zellweger for Judy.  

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' greatest actor'

Joaquin Phoenix’s Joker is one of most talked-about movies in recent times. It was critically acclaimed and was a big hit at box-office. While speaking to an international media outlet, director of movie said that he could t have imagined role played by anyone else and ded that he is greatest actor.

44-year-old actor h physically exerted himself to play role. He also lost around 52lbs to play character. 

film mand to garner more than $1 billion worldwide in box office. Joker has also been rated as IMDb's highest-rated film of 2019. Currently, it has an IMDb rating of 8.7 and film has been helmed by Todd Phillips and is expected to bag a lot of awards in coming year.

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