US EditionPaul Thomas Anderson Pays Tribute to Late Assistant Director with Bafta Win
Paul Thomas Anderson honored Adam Somner, his assistant director and producer for 20 years, who died of thyroid cancer during filming of One Battle After Another, which led BAFTA with 14 nominations.
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Paul Thomas Anderson pays tribute to late assistant director with Bafta win
The British filmmaker Adam Somner was diagnosed with cancer just weeks into production.
Paul Thomas Anderson Says ‘I Feel Like the Prettiest Girl in the Room’ After Winning BAFTA Best Director Prize, Dedicates Award to Late ‘One Battle’ Producer Adam Somner
Paul Thomas Anderson dedicated his BAFTA director prize to late producer Adam Somner, and also said he feels "like the prettiest girl in the room."
To present the award ceremony Alan Cumming
Paul Thomas Anderson won the BAFTA Award for Best Director for his extensive satire with political charge "One Battle After Another", which has long been one of the favourites of the award season. By accepting the award, Anderson joked: "I feel like the prettiest girl in the room at this time", causing laughter among the crowd. But Anderson's tone quickly became serious when he dedicated the award to the late producer, assistant director and Bri…
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