BAFTA 2024: 'Oppenheimer' wins 7 prizes and Emma Stone triumphs

By Vivek Dubey

CNBC-TV18.com

Published Feb 19, 2024

BAFTA 2024 was a night of triumph for ‘Oppenheimer’, bagging seven awards including Best Film and Best Director. ‘Poor Things’ and ‘The Zone of Interest’ also made their mark.

“Oppenheimer” was the star of the show, winning the best film award.

“Oppenheimer” Shines

The Zone of Interest” was recognised as the best British Film.

British Brilliance

Christopher Nolan’s direction for “Oppenheimer” earned him the best director award.

Directorial Excellence

Cillian Murphy’s portrayal in “Oppenheimer” won him the best actor award.

Murphy’s Mastery

Emma Stone’s performance in “Poor Things” was awarded as the best actress.

Stone’s Splendor

Robert Downey Jr. and Da’Vine Joy Randolph were recognised as the best supporting actor and actress for their roles in “Oppenheimer” and “The Holdovers” respectively.

Supporting Success

Mia McKenna-Bruce was voted as the Rising Star by the public.

Star on the Rise

The original screenplay award went to Justine Triet and Arthur Harari for “Anatomy of a Fall”.

Screenplay Sensation

“The Zone of Interest” was awarded the best film not in the English language.

Foreign Film Feat

The best documentary award was given to “20 Days in Mariupol”.

Documentary Distinction

The outstanding British Debut was awarded to Savannah Leaf, Shirley O’Connor, and Medb Riordan for "Earth Mama”.

Outstanding Debut

The best adapted screenplay award went to Cord Jefferson for "American Fiction”.

Adapted Achievement

The best animated film was "The Boy and the Heron” and the best British short animation was "Crab Day”.

Animation Accolade

The best British short film was "Jellyfish and Lobster”.

Short Film Success