Awards season is upon us so as is custom, we here at CinemaBabel have compiled our top picks for 2021’s best in film performances both in front of and behind the camera.
Best Actress
Kristen Stewart (Spencer)
2. Jessica Chastain (The Eyes of Tammy Faye)
3. Nicole Kidman (Being The Ricardos)
4. Lady Gaga (House of Gucci)
5. Jodie Comer (The Last Duel)
Best Actor
Will Smith (King Richard)
2. Denzel Washington (The Tragedy of Macbeth)
3. Amir Jadidi (A Hero)
4. Benedict Cumberbatch (The Power of the Dog)
5. Joaquin Phoenix (C’mon C’mon)
Best Supporting Actor
Jason Issacs (Mass)
2. Troy Kotsur (CODA)
3. Jamie Dornan (Belfast)
4. Colman Domingo (@Zola)
5. Ciaran Hinds (Belfast)
Best Supporting Actress
Ann Dowd (Mass)
2. Kathryn Hunter (The Tragedy of Macbeth)
3. Martha Plimpton (Mass)
4. Aunjanue Ellis (King Richard)
5. Marlee Matlin (CODA)
Best Director
Joel Coen (The Tragedy of Macbeth)
2. Kenneth Branagh (Belfast)
3. Steven Spielberg (West Side Story)
4. Asghar Farhadi (A Hero)
5. Ridley Scott (The Last Duel)
Best Cinematography
Bruno Delbonnel (The Tragedy of Macbeth)
2. Janusz Kamiński (West Side Story)
3. Haris Zambarloukos (Belfast)
4. Robbie Ryan (C’mon C’mon)
5. Claire Mathon (Spencer)
