The 77th British Academy Film Awards (BAFTAs) unfolded with grandeur and excitement in London, celebrating the best of cinematic talent and creativity.
Hosted by the charismatic David Tennant, the ceremony at the Royal Festival Hall was a dazzling affair, filled with anticipation and star-studded moments. Leading the pack with an impressive seven victories, Christopher Nolan’s magnum opus, Oppenheimer, emerged as the night’s biggest winner once again.
The epic biographical drama clinched prestigious accolades including Best Film and Best Director, solidifying its status as a cinematic masterpiece for generations to remember. Irish actor Cillian Murphy’s remarkable portrayal of physicist J. Robert Oppenheimer earned him the coveted Best Actor award, adding to Oppenheimer’s impressive haul.
Not far behind, Yorgos Lanthimos’ gothic fantasy Poor Things made a significant impact with five wins, showcasing its captivating storytelling and visual prowess.
Meanwhile, The Zone of Interest, a Holocaust drama, secured three awards, highlighting its poignant narrative and powerful performances.
From Sophie Ellis-Bextor’s electrifying performance of “Murder on the Dancefloor” to heartfelt acceptance speeches, the 2024 BAFTA Awards were a celebration of talent and creativity in the film industry. Despite some notable snubs and surprises, the evening was a testament to the diversity and innovation within British and international cinema.
Take a closer look at the full list of winners and nominees of the 2024 BAFTA Awards!
Best Film
- Winner: Oppenheimer
- Anatomy of a Fall
- The Holdovers
- Killers of the Flower Moon
- Poor Things
Best Leading Actress
- Winner: Emma Stone – Poor Things
- Fantasia Barrino – The Color Purple
- Sandra Hüller – Anatomy of a Fall
- Carey Mulligan – Maestro
- Vivian Oparah – Rye Lane
- Margot Robbie – Barbie
Best Leading Actor
- Winner: Cillian Murphy – Oppenheimer
- Bradley Cooper – Maestro
- Colman Domingo – Rustin
- Paul Giamatti – The Holdovers
- Barry Keoghan – Saltburn
- Teo Yoo – Past Lives
Best Supporting Actress
- Winner: Da’Vine Joy Randolph – The Holdovers
- Emily Blunt – Oppenheimer
- Danielle Brooks – The Color Purple
- Claire Foy – All of Us Strangers
- Sandra Hüller – The Zone of Interest
- Rosamund Pike – Saltburn
Best Supporting Actor
- Winner: Robert Downey Jr – Oppenheimer
- Robert De Niro – Killers of the Flower Moon
- Jacob Elordi – Saltburn
- Ryan Gosling – Barbie
- Paul Mescal – All of Us Strangers
- Dominic Sessa – The Holdovers
Best Director
- Winner: Oppenheimer – Christopher Nolan
- All of Us Strangers – Andrew Haigh
- Anatomy of a Fall – Justine Triet
- The Holdovers – Alexander Payne
- Maestro – Bradley Cooper
- The Zone of Interest – Jonathan Glazer
EE BAFTA Rising Star Award (Voted for by the public)
- Winner: Mia McKenna-Bruce
- Phoebe Dynevor
- Ayo Edebiri
- Jacob Elordi
- Sophie Wilde
Outstanding British Film
- Winner: The Zone of Interest
- All of Us Strangers
- How To Have Sex
- Napoleon
- The Old Oak
- Poor Things
- Rye Lane
- Saltburn
- Scrapper
- Wonka
Best Film (Not in the English Language)
- Winner: The Zone of Interest
- 20 Days In Mariupol
- Anatomy of a Fall
- Past Lives
- Society of the Snow
Best Animated Film
- Winner: The Boy and the Heron
- Chicken Run: Dawn of the Nugget
- Elemental
- Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse
Best Documentary
- Winner: 20 Days In Mariupol
- American Symphony
- Beyond Utopia
- Still: A Michael J Fox Movie
- Wham!
Best Original Screenplay
- Winner: Anatomy of a Fall
- Barbie
- The Holdovers
- Maestro
- Past Lives
Best Adapted Screenplay
- Winner: American Fiction
- All of Us Strangers
- Oppenheimer
- Poor Things
- The Zone of Interest
Outstanding Debut by a British Writer, Director or Producer
- Winner: Earth Mama [Savanah Leaf (writer, director, producer), Shirley O’Connor (producer), Medb Riordan (producer)]
- Blue Bag Life
- Bobi Wine: The People’s President
- How To Have Sex
- Is There Anybody Out There?
Best Original Score
- Winner: Oppenheimer
- Killers of the Flower Moon
- Poor Things
- Saltburn
- Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse
Best Make-up and Hair
- Winner: Poor Things
- Killers of the Flower Moon
- Maestro
- Napoleon
- Oppenheimer
Best Costume Design
- Winner: Poor Things
- Barbie
- Killers of the Flower Moon
- Napoleon
- Oppenheimer
Best Production Design
- Winner: Poor Things
- Barbie
- Killers of the Flower Moon
- Oppenheimer
- The Zone of Interest
Best Sound
- Winner: The Zone of Interest
- Ferrari
- Maestro
- Mission: Impossible – Dead Reckoning Part One
- Oppenheimer
Best Cinematography
- Winner: Oppenheimer
- Killers of the Flower Moon
- Maestro
- Poor Things
- The Zone of Interest
Best Editing
- Winner: Oppenheimer
- Anatomy of a Fall
- Killers of the Flower Moon
- Poor Things
- The Zone of Interest
Best Casting
- Winner: The Holdovers
- All of Us Strangers
- Anatomy of a Fall
- How To Have Sex
- Killers of the Flower Moon
Best Special Visual Effects
- Winner: Poor Things
- The Creator
- Guardians of the Galaxy Vol 3
- Mission: Impossible – Dead Reckoning Part One
- Napoleon
Best British Short Animation
- Winner: Crab Day
- Visible Mending
- Wild Summon
Best British Short Film
- Winner: Jellyfish and Lobster
- Festival of Slaps
- Gorka
- Such a Lovely Day
- Yellow
Bafta Fellowship
- Winner: Samantha Morton
Outstanding British Contribution to Cinema
- Winner: June Givanni
As we reflect on the memorable moments and standout performances from the 2024 BAFTA Awards one thing is certain: the magic of cinema continues to inspire and captivate audiences worldwide.
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