BBC News – The Libertine and Mrs Henderson Presents have received the greatest number of nominations at this year’s British Independent Film Awards. They have eight nominations each, with Johnny Depp competing for the best actor prize for his Libertine role. Winners will be announced on 30 November.
The Libertine stars Depp as 17th Century poet John Wilmot, who received posthumous acclaim after living a debauched life.
It earned Laurence Dunmore a best director nomination and best supporting cast nominations for Tom Hollander and Rosamund Pike.
The awards, which recognise independent film-making in Britain, were established eight years ago.
Winners be chosen by a jury including actress Amanda Donohoe and Bullet Boy star Ashley Walters.
Founder Elliott Grove said; “It is, by anyone’s standards, a very powerful year for British cinema.”
