A spectacular night was witnessed at the Royal Festival Hall during the BAFTA Awards 2024 honoring outstanding achievements in the world of cinema. Oppenheimer, Poor Things and The Zone of Interest emerged as big winners, capturing audiences’ attention and leaving a lasting impression.
Hollywood’s unique perspective on awards
At its 77th annual ceremony, the British Academy of Film and Television Arts (BAFTA) showcased a unique take on film recognition. Unlike its American counterpart, the Academy Awards, the BAFTA nominations created quite a stir. Barbie received only five nominations, and Best Actress Oscar favorite Lily Gladstone was notably absent from the British awards.
A variant host
Unlike recent American awards shows, BAFTA took a different approach by not having a comedian as host. Actor David Tennant headlined the event, with performances from Sophie Ellis-Bextor and Ted Lasso star Hannah Waddington adding a unique touch to the ceremony.
Winners circle
Let’s know about the winners of BAFTA Awards 2024:
| Category | Winner |
|---|---|
| Best Film | Oppenheimer |
| Best British Film | Area of Interest |
| Best Director | Christopher Nolan, Oppenheimer |
| Best Original Screenplay | Anatomy of a Fall |
| Best Adapted Screenplay | American Fiction |
| Best Lead Actress | Emma Stone, Poor Things |
| Best Lead Actor | Cillian Murphy, Oppenheimer |
| Best Supporting Actress | Da’Vine Joy Randolph, The Holdovers |
| Best Supporting Actor | Robert Downey Jr., Oppenheimer |
| EE Rising Star Award | Mia McKenna-Bruce |
| Debut by a British writer, director or producer | Savannah Leaf, Shirley O’Connor, and Medb Riordan, Earth Mama |
| Movie not in English Language | Area of Interest |
| Documentary | 20 Days in Mariupol |
| Animated Film | The Boy and the Heron |
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Technical Awards
| Category | Winner |
|---|---|
| Original Score | Ludwig Goransson, Oppenheimer |
| Casting | Holdover |
| Cinematography | Oppenheimer |
| Editing | Oppenheimer |
| Production Design | Bad Conditions |
| Costume Design | Bad Conditions |
| Makeup and Hair | Bad Conditions |
| Sound | Area of Interest |
| Special Visual Effects | Bad Conditions |
| British Short Animation | Crab Day |
| British Short Film | Jellyfish and Lobster |
best film
Winner: Oppenheimer
best british film
Winner: Area of Interest
best director
Winner: Christopher Nolan, Oppenheimer
Best Original Screenplay
Winner: Anatomy of a Fall
Best Adapted Screenplay
Winner: American Fiction
Best Lead Actress
Winner: Emma Stone, Poor Things
Best Lead Actor
Winner: Cillian Murphy, Oppenheimer
best Supporting Actress
Winner: Da’Vine Joy Randolph, The Holdovers
Best Supporting Actor
Winner: Robert Downey Jr., Oppenheimer
EE Rising Star Award
Winner: Mia McKenna-Bruce
Debut by a British writer, director or producer
Winners: Savannah Leaf, Shirley O’Connor, and Medb Riordan, Earth Mama
The movie is not in English language
Winner: Area of Interest
documentary
Winner: 20 Days in Mariupol
Animated Film
Winner: The Boy and the Heron
original score
Winner: Ludwig Goransson, Oppenheimer
casting
Winner: Holdover
cinematography
Winner: Oppenheimer
editing
Winner: Oppenheimer
production design
Winner: Bad Conditions
costume design
Winner: Bad Conditions
makeup and hair
Winner: Bad Conditions
sound
Winner: Area of Interest
special visual effects
Winner: Bad Conditions
British short animation
Winner: Crab Day
British short film
Winner: Jellyfish and Lobster
These wins not only celebrate excellence but also provide insight into the upcoming Oscar race. Each winner contributes to the rich tapestry of the film industry, showcasing diverse talents and telling a captivating story.
Beyond the awards: red carpet glamor and post-ceremony analysis
Apart from the winners, the BAFTA Awards 2024 offered a feast for fashion lovers with a red carpet showcase. Dapper BAFTA chairman Prince William added royal charm to the event. Our coverage includes the best looks of the night, ensuring you don’t miss any style highlights.
Following the ceremony, we analyze the implications of the awards for the Oscars race ahead. The wins and losses at the BAFTAs signal a potential change in momentum as Oscar voting season begins.
Conclusion: A night of glitz, glamor and cinematic brilliance
In the end, the BAFTA Awards 2024 proved to be a night of glitz, glamor and cinematic brilliance. Oppenheimer, Poor Things and The Zone of Interest took center stage, while Hollywood’s finest talent graced the event with their presence. As we anxiously await the Oscars, the BAFTA winners have set the stage for an exciting awards season.