Double accolade for war film

THE Hurt Locker emerged triumphant from the BAFTAs last night with Kathryn Bigelow pipping ex-husband James Cameron’s Avatar with a best director and best film double.

Mon, 22 Feb, 2010 - 00:00

She also made history by being the first female recipient of the best director title.

Bigelow dedicated her award to “never abandoning the need to find a resolution for peace”.

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