61st British Academy Film Awards 61st British Academy Film Awards The 61st British Academy Film Awards, given by the British Academy of Film and Television Arts, took place on 10 February 2008 and honoured the best films of 2007. "Atonement" won Best Film, while Coen brothers, Joel and Ethan, won Best Director for "No Country for Old Men", which also went on to win Best Cinematography and Best Supporting Actor for Javier Bardem. Daniel Day-Lewis won Best Actor for "There Will Be Blood", Marion Cotillard won Best Actress for "La Vie en Rose (La Môme)", and Tilda Swinton won Best Supporting Actress for "Michael Clayton".
80th Academy Awards higher Nielsen ratings compared to the previous ceremony with 18.7% of households watching over a 29 share. In addition, it garnered a higher 18–49 demo rating with a 10.7 rating over a 26 share among viewers in that demographic. Many media outlets pointed out that the Writers Guild strike and the niche popularity amongst the field of major nominees contributed to the low ratings. It earned the lowest viewership for an Academy Award telecast since figures were compiled beginning with the 46th ceremony in 1974. In July 2008, the ceremony presentation received nine nominations at the 60th Primetime Emmy Awards.