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The cast and crew of British movies |
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will no longer be hailed as the underdogs at awards ceremonies. |
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At the recent 81st Oscars ceremony, |
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British actors and movies won no less than 11 awards. |
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The list of Oscar winners is usually dominated |
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by American films and actors |
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but 2009 has seen a more international flavour |
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to the ceremony. |
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British actors and actresses |
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have long awaited such global recognition. |
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Kate Winslet was nominated six times |
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for an Oscar before she eventually won |
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the Best Actress award at this year's ceremony. |
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Slumdog Millionaire lived up to its status as a global success |
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and movie phenomenon. |
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The low-budget movie swept the board |
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winning eight Oscars, |
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including Best Director and Best Picture. |
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The movie, which documents the life of a young Indian boy |
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after he wins a TV game show, |
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has definitely helped |
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to raise the profile of the British film industry. |
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Summarising the national feeling, |
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British Prime Minister, Gordon Brown, |
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issued a statement saying |
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"Britain is showing it has the talent to lead the world". |
