Bafta bonanza for Brokeback Mountain

GAY cowboy movie Brokeback Mountain was the big winner at last night's Baftas ceremony, taking four awards.

The film, which tells the story of a secret love affair between a ranch hand and a rodeo cowboy, scooped Best Film, Adapted Screenplay, Direction and Actor In A Supporting Role awards.

The awards are yet another boost for director, Ang Lee, who adapted the film from a short story after seven years in which other directors toyed with, but ultimately turned down the possibility of making the movie.