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Why Were 'Maria' and 'The Room Next Door' Snubbed in BAFTA Longlists?

Variety
Story by Alex Ritman
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Awards season shocker as two A-list dramas shockingly snubbed by BAFTA, leaving big names like Angelina Jolie and Tilda Swinton in the lurch.
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  • Jolie and Swinton were both overlooked for BAFTA longlists, despite their acclaimed performances in 'Maria' and 'The Room Next Door' - a surprise omission for two of Hollywood's biggest stars.
  • Other big names like Nicole Kidman ('Babygirl'), Fernanda Torres ('I'm Still Here'), Kate Winslet ('Lee'), and Pamela Anderson (untitled project) scored BAFTA nods, putting the 'Maria' and 'The Room Next Door' snubs in even sharper relief.
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Angelina Jolie, Tilda Swinton, Nicole Kidman, Fernanda Torres, Kate Winslet, Pamela Anderson, Maria, The Room Next Door, Babygirl, I'm Still Here, Lee
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