Max and Carol top Indiewire critics' poll

Charlotte Rampling is named Best Actress.

by Jennie Kermode

Charlotte Rampling in 45 Years
Charlotte Rampling in 45 Years

Mad Max: Fury Road has done it again, acclaimed as Best Film with George Miller winning Best Director in the end of year Indiewire critics' poll. Carol came second in both categories and came top for Best Screenplay, Best Cinematography and Best Original Score, while Max was back to take Best Editing with more than four times as much support as the closest runner up.

In a surprise turn, Cate Blanchett, whose performance in Carol has dominated awards season so far, came fifth in the Best Actress category, with Charlotte Rampling at the top for her work in 45 Years. Michael Fassbender enjoyed another win for Steve Jobs, helping him secure first place in the awards race to date.

Those awards in full:-

Best Film Mad Max: Fury Road

Best Director George Miller - Mad Max: Fury Road

Best Actor Michael Fassbender - Steve Jobs

Best Actress Charlotte Rampling - 45 Years

Best Supporting Actress Kristen Stewart - Clouds Of Sils Maria

Best Supporting Actor Mark Rylance - Bridge Of Spies

Best Documentary The Look Of Silence

Best First Feature Son Of Saul

Best Undistributed Film Chevalier

Best Screenplay Carol

Best Cinematography Carol

Best Editing Mad Max: Fury Road

Best Original Score or Soundtrack Carol

Most Anticipated Film of 2016 The Witch

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