Director Christopher Nolan’s latest film, “Oppenheimer,” emerged as the big winner at the BAFTA Film Awards 2024, securing seven prestigious awards, including Best Director, Best Film, and Best Leading Actor. The star-studded ceremony took place at London’s Royal Festival Hall, drawing attention from cinephiles worldwide.
Nolan’s biopic, which delves into the life of physicist J. Robert Oppenheimer, captivated audiences and critics alike, earning accolades for its compelling storytelling and stellar performances. Actor Cillian Murphy, portraying the titular character, clinched the Best Leading Actor award for his remarkable portrayal.
Another standout of the evening was “Poor Things,” which garnered five BAFTA wins, including Leading Actress for Emma Stone. The film also received recognition for its Costume Design, Make Up & Hair, Production Design, and Special Visual Effects, showcasing the talent and dedication of its creative team.
However, notable omissions were observed, with films like “Killers of the Flower Moon,” “Maestro,” and the highly anticipated “Barbie” failing to secure any wins despite multiple nominations. Greta Gerwig’s “Barbie,” featuring Margot Robbie and Ryan Gosling, had generated significant buzz but ultimately left empty-handed.
Here’s the full list of winners from the BAFTA Film Awards 2024:
- Best Film: “Oppenheimer” (Christopher Nolan, Charles Roven, Emma Thomas)
- Leading Actress: Emma Stone in “Poor Things”
- Leading Actor: Cillian Murphy in “Oppenheimer”
- EE Rising Star Award: Mia McKenna-Bruce
- Director: Christopher Nolan for “Oppenheimer”
- Make Up & Hair: Nadia Stacey, Mark Coulier, Josh Weston for “Poor Things”
- Costume Design: Holly Waddington for “Poor Things”
- Outstanding British Film: “The Zone of Interest” (Jonathan Glazer, James Wilson)
- British Short Animation: “Crab Day” (Ross Stringer, Bartosz Stanislawek, Aleksandra Sykulak)
- British Short Film: “Jellyfish and Lobster” (Yasmin Afifi, Elizabeth Rufai)
- Production Design: Shona Heath, James Price, Zsuzsa Mihalek for “Poor Things”
- Sound: “The Zone of Interest” (Johnnie Burn, Tarn Willers)
- Original Score: Ludwig Goransson for “Oppenheimer”
- Documentary: “20 Days in Mariupol” (Mstyslav Chernov, Raney Aronson Rath, Michelle Mizner)
- Best Supporting Actress: Da’Vine Joy Randolph in “The Holdovers”
- Best Supporting Actor: Robert Downey Jr. in “Oppenheimer”
- Adapted Screenplay: “American Fiction” by Cord Jefferson
- Cinematography: Hoyte van Hoytema for “Oppenheimer”
- Editing: Jennifer Lame for “Oppenheimer”
- Casting: Susan Shopmaker for “The Holdovers”
- Film Not in the English Language: “The Zone of Interest” (Jonathan Glazer, James Wilson)
- Outstanding Debut by a British Writer, Director, or Producer: “Earth Mama” (Savanah Leaf, Shirley O’Connor, Medb Riordan)
- Animated Film: “The Boy and the Heron” (Hayao Miyazaki, Toshio Suzuki)
- Special Visual Effects: Simon Hughes for “Poor Things”
- Original Screenplay: “Anatomy of a Fall” by Justine Triet, Arthur Harari.
The BAFTA Film Awards 2024 celebrated excellence in filmmaking, highlighting both established talents and promising newcomers, while also reflecting the diverse and vibrant landscape of contemporary cinema.
