The film, based on its director’s own upbringing, beat competition from The Death of Stalin and Three Billboards Outside Ebbing, Missouri, to take home the award for best British independent film, along with a best actor award for star Josh O’Connor, while Lee was awarded best debut screenplay for his script.
God’s Own Country, Francis Lee’s drama about a gay relationship between a Yorkshire farmer and a Romanian migrant worker, triumphed at the British independent film awards, picking up best independent film as well as prizes in three other categories.
Veteran actor Vanessa Redgrave received the Richard Harris award, which recognises outstanding contribution to British film by an actor.
The trio of awards were added to the previously announced best sound award.