Bonham-Carter crowned best actress

Updated 11.15 Mon Feb 04 2008
Keywords: Daniel Day-Lewis, There Will Be Blood, Helena Bonham Carter, Sweeney Todd

British star Helena Bonham-Carter has been named best actress at the Evening Standard British Film Awards.

The 41-year-old was recognised for her performance in Sweeney Todd opposite Johnny Depp, and her part in low-key drama Conversations With Other Women.

The 41-year-old was recognised for her performance in Sweeney Todd alongside Johnny Depp and her part in low-key drama Conversations With Other Women

Golden Globe winner Daniel Day-Lewis bagged best actor for his critically-acclaimed role in There Will Be Blood.

Day-Lewis is already hotly tipped for Bafta and Oscar success for his lead role as a Texan oil prospector in the film, which centres around the themes of family, greed and religion.

Newly-married Julie Christie, also favoured for Oscar glory with Away From Her, received the Alexander Walker Special Award for outstanding contribution to film.

But there was at least one surprise on the night after Joy Division biopic Control won the coveted best film award, beating Atonement and There Will Be Blood. It also won best screenplay.

Most promising newcomer went to Irish writer and director John Carney for Once, while Radiohead guitarist Johnny Greenwood walked away with the best film score award for There Will Be Blood.

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