Oppenheimer's BAFTA triumph paving the way for Oscars gold rush.
At the 2024 BAFTA Film Awards, Oppenheimer emerged as the undisputed champion, scooping an impressive seven awards, including Best Film, affirming its status as an epic biographical thriller that captivated audiences and critics alike. Led by the visionary Christopher Nolan, the film's sweeping narrative and stellar performances has propelled it to the forefront of cinematic excellence.
Cillian Murphy's portrayal of the enigmatic J. Robert Oppenheimer earned him the coveted Best Actor award, a testament to his unparalleled talent in bringing complex characters to life. Robert Downey Jr. also left a lasting impression with his compelling performance, securing the Best Supporting Actor accolade.
However, it was Christopher Nolan's masterful direction that truly elevated Oppenheimer to greatness, earning him the prestigious Best Director award. Nolan's ability to intertwine historical accuracy with cinematic spectacle solidified Oppenheimer as a modern classic.
With a staggering thirteen nominations, Oppenheimer's dominance at the BAFTA Film Awards underscores its profound impact on the world of cinema. As audiences continue to be enthralled by its gripping narrative and powerhouse performances, Oppenheimer stands as a shining example of filmmaking at its finest and is no doubt on a path to glory at the upcoming Academy Awards.
Read the full list of winners below:
Best film
Oppenheimer - WINNER
Anatomy of a Fall
The Holdovers
Killers of the Flower Moon
Poor Things
Leading actress
Emma Stone, Poor Things - WINNER
Fantasia Barrino, The Color Purple
Sandra Hüller, Anatomy of a Fall
Carey Mulligan, Maestro
Vivian Oparah, Rye Lane
Margot Robbie, Barbie
Leading actor
Cillian Murphy, Oppenheimer - WINNER
Bradley Cooper, Maestro
Colman Domingo, Rustin
Paul Giamatti, The Holdovers
Barry Keoghan, Saltburn
Teo Yoo, Past Lives
Supporting actress
Da'Vine Joy Randolph, The Holdovers - WINNER
Emily Blunt, Oppenheimer
Danielle Brooks, The Color Purple
Claire Foy, All of Us Strangers
Sandra Hüller, The Zone of Interest
Rosamund Pike, Saltburn
Supporting actor
Robert Downey Jr, Oppenheimer - WINNER
Robert De Niro, Killers of the Flower Moon
Jacob Elordi, Saltburn
Ryan Gosling, Barbie
Paul Mescal, All of Us Strangers
Dominic Sessa, The Holdovers
Director
Oppenheimer, Christopher Nolan - WINNER
All of Us Strangers, Andrew Haigh
Anatomy of a Fall, Justine Triet
The Holdovers, Alexander Payne
Maestro, Bradley Cooper
The Zone of Interest, Jonathan Glazer
EE Bafta rising star award (voted for by the public)
Mia McKenna-Bruce - WINNER
Phoebe Dynevor
Ayo Edebiri
Jacob Elordi
Sophie Wilde
Outstanding British film
The Zone of Interest - WINNER
All of Us Strangers
How To Have Sex
Napoleon
The Old Oak
Poor Things
Rye Lane
Saltburn
Scrapper
Wonka
Film not in the English language
The Zone of Interest - WINNER
20 Days in Mariupol
Anatomy of a Fall
Past Lives
Society of the Snow
Animated film
The Boy and the Heron - WINNER
Chicken Run: Dawn of the Nugget
Elemental
Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse
Documentary
20 Days in Mariupol - WINNER
American Symphony
Beyond Utopia
Still: A Michael J Fox Movie
Wham!
Original screenplay
Anatomy of a Fall - WINNER
Barbie
The Holdovers
Maestro
Past Lives
Adapted screenplay
American Fiction - WINNER
All of Us Strangers
Oppenheimer
Poor Things
The Zone of Interest
Outstanding debut by a British writer, director or producer
Earth Mama - WINNER
Blue Bag Life
Bobi Wine: The People's President
How To Have Sex
Is There Anybody Out There?
Original score
Oppenheimer - WINNER
Killers of the Flower Moon
Poor Things
Saltburn
Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse
Make-up and hair
Poor Things - WINNER
Killers of the Flower Moon
Maestro
Napoleon
Oppenheimer
Costume design
Poor Things - WINNER
Barbie
Killers of the Flower Moon
Napoleon
Oppenheimer
Production design
Poor Things - WINNER
Barbie
Killers of the Flower Moon
Oppenheimer
The Zone of Interest
Sound
The Zone of Interest - WINNER
Ferrari
Maestro
Mission: Impossible - Dead Reckoning Part One
Oppenheimer
Cinematography
Oppenheimer - WINNER
Killers of the Flower Moon
Maestro
Poor Things
The Zone of Interest
Editing
Oppenheimer - WINNER
Anatomy of a Fall
Killers of the Flower Moon
Poor Things
The Zone of Interest
Casting
The Holdovers - WINNER
All of Us Strangers
Anatomy of a Fall
How To Have Sex
Killers of the Flower Moon
Special visual effects
Poor Things - WINNER
The Creator
Guardians of the Galaxy Vol 3
Mission: Impossible - Dead Reckoning Part One
Napoleon