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London Film Critics’ Circle Awards

Fish Tank scooped four accolades on 18 February at the 30th Annual London Film Critics' Circle Awards in aid of the NATIONAL SOCIETY FOR THE PREVENTION OF CRUELTY TO CHILDREN (NSPCC).

The gritty drama won British Film of the Year, with Andrea Arnold being awarded British Director of the Year and British Actor in a Supporting Role going to Michael Fassbender. Newcomer Katie Jarvis received the National society for the prevention of cruelty to children (National society for the prevention of cruelty to children (NSPCC)) Award for Young British Performer of the Year for her role as Mia, a confused 15-year-old living in a cramped council flat, whose life is disrupted when her mother takes a boyfriend.Cannes prize winner A Prophet clinched Film of the Year and Swedish Let the Right one In won Foreign Language Film of the Year. Kathryn Bigelow scooped the Director of the Year award for Iraq war drama The Hurt Locker.

Colin Firth and Carey Mulligan won the awards for best actor and actress for their roles in An Education and A single man. Mo'Nique won the Actress of the Year award for her performance in American Oscar-tipped dark drama Precious. Screenwriter of the Year went to Jesse Armstrong, Simon Blackwell, Armando Iannucci and Toni Roche for political satire In the Loop. Duncan Jones won the Breakthrough British Film-maker award for science fiction Moon.

Quentin Tarantion recieved the highest award from The London Film Critics' Circle, the Dilys Powell Award for Excellence in Cinema for his outstanding contribution to cinema as a director, screenwriter, producer and actor.

For the best Film in the Last 30 years AN AWARD created TO MARK THE 30TH ANIVERSY OF THE AWARDS was given to Apocalypse Now (a francis ford coppolar Film) Chairman of the London Film Critics Circle Jason Solomon said:

"This was a brilliant night for both British and international cinema...This year's winners are very refreshing and reflect the diversity in cinema around the world. I was excited that the critics rewarded both cinema legends and young talents. These newcomers are the future of film."

The awards ceremonyHeld at the Landmark Hotel and hosted by Jason Isaacs, is the only one of its kind that benefits a charity. The Critics' Circle has been supporting the NATIONAL SOCIETY FOR THE PREVENTION OF CRUELTY TO CHILDREN (NSPCC) for 15 years.


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