60th British Academy Film Awards
The 60th British Film Awards, given by the British Academy of Film and Television Arts took place on 11 February 2007, and honoured the best films of 2006.
Stephen Frears' The Queen won the award for Best Film and Best Actress (Helen Mirren). Paul Greengrass won the award of Best Director for his work in United 93, the film that also won the Best Editing prize. Forest Whitaker won the award for Best Actor for his role in The Last King of Scotland. The Last King of Scotland also won the awards for Best British Film and Adapted Screenplay.
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