The British film-maker won the outstanding directorial achievement award at Saturday's event, further boosting his movie's Oscar chances on 27 February.

这位英国电影制片人在星期六晚上赢得了杰出导演奖，这无疑增加了他的电影在二月二十七号奥斯卡得奖的机率。

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But The Best Exotic Marigold Hotel's nomination for outstanding British film recognises its huge box office success and impressive ensemble cast.

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It will battle it out with four other titles to be named outstanding British film at the awards ceremony on 10 February.

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Indeed, the film snagged the Bafta for Best Outstanding British Film.

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