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 The thrilling drama, shot in what appears to be a single take,
was also honored in the outstanding British film, sound,
production design, cinematography and special visual effects
categories.
Britain's top movie awards have been criticized for having
all-white shortlists in its acting categories and an all-male
one for director, triggering the use of the hashtag #BaftasSoWhite
on social media.
BAFTA boss Amanda Berry had said she was "very disappointed" by
the lack of diversity.
Joaquin Phoenix, voted best actor for his critically acclaimed
transformation from vulnerable loner into confident villain in
"Joker", addressed the issue head on in his acceptance speech.
The industry was sending "a very clear message to people of
color that you're not welcome here", he said, adding it "was on
us" to dismantle a system of oppression.
Award presenter Rebel Wilson drew the biggest laughs and cheers
of the evening when, after reading out the all-male best
director list, said: "I don't think I could do what they do,
honestly I just don't have the balls".
Actress Scarlett Johansson, who missed out in the leading and
supporting actress categories, told Reuters the all-male
directing shortlist showed women were being held back and the
industry had to be mindful of the issue.
"It's pretty disappointing, especially because there were so
many great films this year that happened to be directed by
women," she said.
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Renee Zellweger beat Johansson to the best actress gong for her
portrayal of Judy Garland in "Judy". The two will go head-to-head
again at the Oscars on Feb. 9.
It was a frustrating evening for Netflix's "The Irishman", Martin
Scorsese's star-studded gangster drama, which was nominated in 10
categories but left empty handed.
The streaming giant, however, fared better with divorce drama
"Marriage Story", which saw Laura Dern win best supporting actress.
Brad Pitt picked up best supporting actor for Quentin Tarantino's
"Once Upon a Time... in Hollywood", the only success for a movie
nominated for 10 awards.
Bong Joon Ho's darkly comic film "Parasite" triumphed in the
original screenplay and film not in the English language categories
at the ceremony at London's Royal Albert Hall.
(Additional reporting by Hanna Rantala; Editing by Chris Reese and
Daniel Wallis)
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