Leonardo DiCaprio is honored at National Board of Review gala.

Leonardo DiCaprio was honored at the National Board of Review’s annual gala in Manhattan, where Paul Thomas Anderson’s 'One Battle After Another' received multiple top awards, including best film and director.

The National Board of Review held its annual film awards gala at Cipriani 42nd Street in Midtown Manhattan, drawing actors, directors and producers to a private evening of presentations. Winners were announced in advance and the event has become a recurring East Coast stop during awards season. The night combined celebration of films with a number of acceptance speeches that referenced recent public events and global issues. The gathering was not televised and included a seated dinner followed by awards presentations. Event highlights: - The gala took place on Tuesday night at Cipriani 42nd Street in Midtown Manhattan and was attended by several hundred industry figures. - Honorees included Leonardo DiCaprio, Rose Byrne and Ryan Coogler, with presenters such as Martin Scorsese, Michael B. Jordan, Paul Rudd and Maggie Gyllenhaal. - Paul Thomas Anderson’s 'One Battle After Another' won multiple prizes, taking best film and best director; Leonardo DiCaprio won best actor; Benicio Del Toro won supporting actor; Chase Infiniti won breakthrough performance. - Other awards named Jafar Panahi’s 'It Was Just an Accident' as best international film, Ryan Coogler’s 'Sinners' for best original screenplay and outstanding achievement in cinematography, and Rose Byrne as best actress for 'If I Had Legs I’d Kick You.' - Several acceptance speeches addressed current events, including remarks by Ryan Coogler about a recent fatal shooting in Minneapolis and remarks by Jafar Panahi calling attention to violence in Iran. Summary: The gala reinforced awards-season momentum for 'One Battle After Another' while also serving as a platform where some honorees addressed public and international concerns. Undetermined at this time.