The British Academy of Film and Television Arts (BAFTA) Awards 2024, hosted by the illustrious David Tennant, best known for his role in “Doctor Who,” was a celebration of cinematic excellence that unfolded at London’s Royal Festival Hall. Esteemed as the British counterpart to the Oscars, the event saw a live broadcast in the U.S. via BritBox International, albeit with a tape delay, allowing film aficionados worldwide to partake in the festivities.
Leading the charge with an impressive 13 nominations, “Oppenheimer” emerged as the night’s biggest winner, securing seven BAFTAs, including Best Film. Directed by Christopher Nolan, the movie not only captivated the audience with its riveting storytelling and direction but also shone in categories such as Cinematography, Editing, Original Score, and Supporting Actor, with Robert Downey Jr. winning for his role. Cillian Murphy’s portrayal of the titular character earned him the Leading Actor award, cementing the film’s position as a cinematic masterpiece of the year.
This table provides a comprehensive overview of the winners across various categories at the BAFTA Awards 2024.
| S.No | Category | Winner |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Best Film | Oppenheimer |
| 2 | Outstanding British Film | The Zone of Interest |
| 3 | Outstanding Debut by a British Writer, Director, or Producer | Earth Mama – Savanah Leaf (Writer, Director, Producer), Shirley O’Connor (Producer), Medb Riordan (Producer) |
| 4 | Film Not in the English Language | The Zone of Interest |
| 5 | Documentary | 20 Days in Mariupol |
| 6 | Animated Film | The Boy And The Heron |
| 7 | Director | Christopher Nolan, Oppenheimer |
| 8 | Original Screenplay | Anatomy of a Fall |
| 9 | Adapted Screenplay | American Fiction |
| 10 | Leading Actress | Emma Stone, Poor Things |
| 11 | Leading Actor | Cillian Murphy, Oppenheimer |
| 12 | Supporting Actress | Da’Vine Joy Randolph, The Holdovers |
| 13 | Supporting Actor | Robert Downey Jr., Oppenheimer |
| 14 | Original Score | Oppenheimer |
| 15 | Cinematography | Oppenheimer |
| 16 | Editing | Oppenheimer |
| 17 | Casting | The Holdovers |
| 18 | Production Design | Poor Things |
| 19 | Costumer Design | Poor Things |
| 20 | Makeup & Hair | Poor Things |
| 21 | Sound | The Zone of Interest |
| 22 | Special Visual Effects | Poor Things |
| 23 | British Short Animation | Crab Day |
| 24 | EE Rising Star Award | Mia McKenna-Bruce |
| 25 | British Short Film | Jellyfish and Lobster |
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