'Hamnet' Wins Best Actress and British Film at the 79th British Academy Film Awards!

The film 〈Hamnet〉 achieved a remarkable feat by winning Best Actress and British Film at the 79th British Academy Film Awards held on the 22nd (local time), just ahead of its release on the 25th. With this, 〈Hamnet〉 has recorded a total of 84 awards at major ceremonies worldwide, showcasing its strength as this year's most talked-about work. 

In particular, actress Jessie Buckley, who delivered an outstanding performance as 'Agnes', has solidified her status as an irreplaceable actress by winning the Best Actress trophy once again, following the 93rd Golden Globe and the 31st Critics' Choice Awards. Alongside this, there has been overwhelming praise for the film, including comments such as "the greatest work of the year. A tragic beauty about love, loss, and overcoming" (Collider), "the lingering impact that remains even after the final scene" (Screen Realm), "the pinnacle of director Chloé Zhao's filmography. A monumental cinematic experience" (AwardsWatch), and "a resonance that seeps into the heart and never fades away" (The AU Review).

As it continues to sweep trophies at global awards, 〈Hamnet〉 is being spotlighted as the most anticipated film of 2026. It has also been named in eight categories, including Best Picture, Best Director, Best Actress, Adapted Screenplay, Casting, Production Design, Costume Design, and Music, in the previously announced nominations for the 98th Academy Awards, raising expectations for the award results even further.

The film 〈Hamnet〉 tells the story of 'Shakespeare' and his wife 'Agnes', who, after losing the most precious thing in life, overcomes that wound and transforms tragedy into art, giving birth to 'Hamlet'. Directed by Chloé Zhao, who won three Oscars for the film 〈Nomadland〉, it once again completes a delicate emotional line and narrative. Additionally, Paul Mescal, who was nominated for Best Actor at the 2023 Academy Awards for the film 〈Aftersun〉, joins as 'William Shakespeare', promising a deep immersion throughout the runtime with perfect chemistry with Jessie Buckley. The film 〈Hamnet〉 is set to be released on February 25, 2026.