Christopher Nolan’s epic “Oppenheimer” emerged as the frontrunner, securing 7 awards
Held on March 10, 2024, the Oscars brought together the best of the film industry. This year’s 96th Academy Awards had everything from emotional speeches to unexpected surprises.
Christopher Nolan’s epic “Oppenheimer” emerged as the frontrunner, securing 13 nominations. The film’s gripping portrayal of the race to build the atomic bomb resonated with audiences and critics alike. “Oppenheimer” scooped seven statues, solidifying its place in cinematic history. Notable victories included Best Actor for the talented Cillian Murphy and Best Director for Christopher Nolan.
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“Barbie”, with its vibrant palette and imaginative storytelling, garnered 8 nominations. Greta Gerwig’s direction was a standout, even though she was surprisingly snubbed in the directing category. The iconic doll film only managed to take home one statue for best song.
Billie Eilish, fresh from her James Bond triumph, returned to the Oscars stage with her brother, Finneas O’Connell. Their haunting rendition of the winning song “What Was I Made For?” left the audience spellbound. Eilish’s ethereal voice and emotional delivery added a touch of magic to the ceremony.
This year’s ceremony took place at the Dolby Theater in Los Angeles. The irreverent and quick-witted Jimmy Kimmel graced the Oscars stage as the host, for the second consecutive year, and fourth in total.
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Let’s dive into the Full list of Oscars 2024 winners:
- Best picture: “Oppenheimer”
- Best director: Christopher Nolan, “Oppenheimer”
- Best actress: Emma Stone, “Poor Things.”
- Best actor: Cillian Murphy, “Oppenheimer”
- Best supporting actress: Da’Vine Joy Randolph, “The Holdovers”
- Best supporting actor: Robert Downey Jr., “Oppenheimer”
- Best original screenplay: Justine Triet and Arthur Harari, “Anatomy of a Fall”
- Best adapted screenplay: Cord Jefferson, “American Fiction”
- Best animated feature: “The Boy and the Heron”
- Best animated short: “War is Over! Inspired by the Music of John Lennon and Yoko Ono”
- Best international feature: “The Zone of Interest” (United Kingdom)
- Best documentary feature: “20 Days in Mariupol”
- Best documentary short: “The Last Repair Shop”
- Best live action short: “The Wonderful Story of Henry Sugar”
- Best score: Ludwig Göransson, “Oppenheimer”
- Best original song: Billie Eilish and Finneas O’Connell, “What Was I Made For?” from “Barbie”
- Best sound: Tarn Willers and Johnnie Burn, “The Zone of Interest”
- Best production design: James Price, Shona Heath and Zsuzsa Mihalek, “Poor Things”
- Best cinematography: Hoyte van Hoytema, “Oppenheimer”
- Best makeup and hairstyling: Nadia Stacey, Mark Coulier, and Josh Weston, “Poor Things”
- Best costume design: Holly Waddington, “Poor Things”
- Best editing: Jennifer Lame, “Oppenheimer”
- Best visual effects: Takashi Yamazaki, Kiyoko Shibuya, Masaki Takahashi, and Tatsuji Nojima, “Godzilla Minus One”
The Oscars celebrated outstanding achievements in cinema, and these winners truly left their mark. Congratulations to all the talented artists who made this year’s awards memorable!
