Man furious to learn British Academy Film Award for ‘Best Film Not in the English Language’ went to ‘a foreigner’
by Nathan Cowley 2 years ago 
A man was absolutely furious to discover the BAFTA Award for Best Film Not in the English Language has been awarded to a film where nobody speaks English.
The award was won by Spanish-language film Emilia Pérez, though it seems some people aren’t at all happy with the nomination procedure.
“It’s called the BRITISH Academy of Film and Television Arts,” said a furious Derek Williams.
“I don’t care what the category is, when I watch a film I expect people to be speaking the King’s English.
“And before you ask, yes I can read the subtitles. I just have to pause the screen every few seconds so I can say the words out loud.
“What about next year? Will everyone be turning up to the red carpet in small boats instead of limos? It’s a complete farce and I’ll never watch the BAFTAs again.
“We’re supposed to be celebrating British films and British characters. Next you’ll be telling me Paddington isn’t British.”
However, the award season has been difficult for Emilia Pérez after one of the film’s stars Karla Sofía Gascón made controversial comments about Muslim culture and Oscars’ diversity in now-deleted posts on X.
“Oh, I didn’t realise she made those comments,” said Williams.
“Maybe I was a bit hasty in slagging off the film. She sounds right up my street.
“I’ve never really heard of that actress. Is there anything I wouldn’t like about her?”
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