The Father director praises Sir Anthony Hopkins and Olivia Colman after Bifas win

Sir Anthony Hopkins won best actor at the Bifas (Andrew Matthews/PA)

Director Florian Zeller has praised The Father co-stars Sir Anthony Hopkins and Olivia Colman following the film’s wins at the British Independent Film Awards (Bifas), saying their “humility is the signature of the greatest”.

The drama, adapted from Zeller’s 2012 play Le Pere, explores the relationship between a man with dementia in old age and his family.