The Revenant is top winner with 5 awards
Film is now seen as a leading contender for Oscar glory in Los Angeles on Feb 28
London
EPIC survival tale The Revenant took top honours including best film on Sunday at Britain's Bafta film awards, boosting its status as a favourite for Oscar success later this month.
Mexico's Alejandro Gonzalez Inarritu scooped best director for the picture, and Leonardo DiCaprio won best actor for his leading role as grizzled trapper Hugh Glass.
"I am overwhelmed," said Inarritu as he accepted the award at a star-studded ceremony in London.
DiCaprio used his speech to wish his mother a happy birthday and thank her for supporting him as a child.
"I grew up in a very rou…
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