The Brits Get In on the Awards Action

Today, the British Academy of Film and Television Arts showered Atonement with no less than 14 nominations, including best film, best British film, best director for Joe Wright, and actor nominations for James McAvoy, Keira Knightley, and Saoirse Ronan.

American front-runners No Country for Old Men and There Will Be Blood both received nine nominations, including best film and best director for the Coen brothers and Paul Thomas Anderson, respectively.

Paul Greengrass was nominated for Best Director for The Bourne Ultimatum. The film also picked up a nod in the best British film category.

For a complete list of BAFTA nominees, click here.

Photo: Focus Features (Atonement).