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| 16th British Academy Film Awards | |
|---|---|
| Date | 1963 |
| Highlights | |
| Best Film | Lawrence of Arabia |
| Best British Film | Lawrence of Arabia |
| Most awards | Lawrence of Arabia (4) |
| Most nominations | Billy Budd & Lawrence of Arabia (5) |
The 16th British Academy Film Awards, given by the British Academy of Film and Television Arts in 1963, honoured the best films of 1962.
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