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"Conclave" leads this year's Bafta film award nominations with 12 nods, followed closely by Netflix's Spanish-language musical "Emilia Pérez." Frontrunners in the Bafta acting categories include Cynthia Erivo, Demi Moore, Adrien Brody, and Timothee Chalamet. Noteworthy nominations include Hugh Grant for "Heretic," Saoirse Ronan for "The Outrun," Jamie Lee Curtis for "The Last Showgirl," and surprises such as films "The Brutalist" and "Anora." Mikey Madison, Yura Borisov, and director Sean Baker are also nominated for "Anora." Marianne Jean-Baptiste's nomination for "Hard Truths" boosts her Oscar chances. The Bafta shortlist often predicts Oscar success, as seen last year. Films like "A Complete Unknown," "Kneecap," "Dune: Part Two," and "Wicked" are also recognized. Blockbusters like "Gladiator II" and performances by Selena Gomez, Zoe Saldaña, and Karla Sofía Gascón in "Emilia Pérez" are acknowledged. Children's and family films have a dedicated category for the first time, including "Wallace and Gromit: Vengeance Most Fowl" and "Flow." The Bafta Film Awards ceremony, hosted by David Tennant, will be on February 16 at London's Royal Festival Hall.