BAFTAs 2024: Oppenheimer Takes Home Seven Awards

© LONDON, ENGLAND - FEBRUARY 18: Cillian Murphy and Andrew Scott attend the 2024 EE BAFTA Film Awards at The Royal Festival Hall on February 18, 2024 in London, England. (Photo by John Phillips/Getty Images) - Getty Images

Hosted by David Tennant, with performances by Nick Mohammed and Sophie Ellis-Bextor, known for her hit 'Murder on the Dancefloor' featured in the acclaimed 2023 film, Saltburn.

Oppenheimer swept the show with an impressive seven wins, including victories for Best Cinematography and Best Editing. Plus Emma Stone also won Best Leading Actress, for her role as Bella Baxter in Poor Things.

Oppenheimer Wins

Oppenheimer stole the spotlight winning seven awards at the annual film celebration.

One of the most talked-about films of 2023, Oppenheimer dives into the story of Robert J. Oppenheimer, the so-called ‘father of the atomic bomb’, with Cillian Murphy in the title role.

At the BAFTAs, history was made as Cillian Murphy became the first Irish-born actor to win Best Actor in a Leading Role. Robert Downey Jr also won Best Supporting Actor 31 years after his last award win, and acclaimed director Christopher Nolan took the Best Director trophy.

Oppenheimer also won Best Film, Best Editing, Best Original Score, and Best Cinematography.

Poor Things Win Big

Emma Stone won the Best Actress award for her performance in Poor Things as Bella Baxter.

The film is an off-beat comedy telling the story of Bella Baxter who gets a second shot at life thanks to an eccentric scientist. The film won a total of five categories including Best Costume and Special Visual Effects.

Other Wins

The Zone of Interest won in three categories, including Best British Film and The Holdovers secured two wins, including Best Supporting Actress by Da’vine Joy Randolph.

EE BAFTA Award Winners for 2024 are:

Best Film

Oppenheimer

Outstanding British Film

The Zone of Interest

Best Documentary

20 Days in Mariupol

Best Animated Film

The Boy and the Heron

Best Director

Christopher Nolan, Oppenheimer

Best Original Screenplay

Anatomy of a Fall

Best Leading Actress

Emma Stone, Poor Things

Best Leading Actor

Cillian Murphy, Oppenheimer

Best Supporting Actress

Da’Vine Joy Randolph, The Holdovers

Best Supporting Actor

Robert Downey Jr, Oppenheimer

Best Casting

The Holdovers

Best Cinematography

Oppenheimer

Best British Short Film

Jellyfish and Lobster

EE Rising Star award (Voted for by the public)

Mia McKenna-Bruce

The EE BAFTA awards 2024 celebrated the best of the best in film, showcasing memorable films which premiered in London's Leicester Square including the big winner of the night, Oppenheimer.

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© LONDON, ENGLAND - FEBRUARY 18: Emma Stone accepts the Leading Actress Award for 'Poor Things' during the 2024 EE BAFTA Film Awards, held at the Royal Festival Hall on February 18, 2024 in London, England. (Photo by Kate Green/BAFTA/Getty Images for BAFTA) - Getty Images for BAFTA

© LONDON, ENGLAND - FEBRUARY 18: Robert Downey Jr. accepts the Supporting Actor Award for 'Oppenheimer' on stage during the EE BAFTA Film Awards 2024 at The Royal Festival Hall on February 18, 2024 in London, England. (Photo by Kate Green/BAFTA/Getty Images for BAFTA) - Getty Images for BAFTA

© LONDON, ENGLAND - FEBRUARY 18: Sophie Ellis-Bextor performs 'Murder on the Dance Floor' on stage during the EE BAFTA Film Awards 2024 at The Royal Festival Hall on February 18, 2024 in London, England. (Photo by Joe Maher/BAFTA/Getty Images for BAFTA) - Getty Images for BAFTA