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

Variety
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Angelina Jolie and Tilda Swinton's critically acclaimed films 'Maria' and 'The Room Next Door' shockingly snubbed from BAFTA longlists, leaving Hollywood buzzing with questions.
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  • Despite stellar performances, Jolie's 'Maria' and Swinton's 'The Room Next Door' were passed over for BAFTA nominations, leaving industry insiders scratching their heads at the unexpected omission of these awards season frontrunners.
  • With Nicole Kidman, Fernanda Torres, Kate Winslet, and Pamela Anderson all scoring BAFTA nods, the exclusion of Jolie and Swinton has become the talk of Tinseltown, fueling speculation about the inner workings of the prestigious British awards show.
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