As the glitz and glamour of the awards season continue to unfold, the 2024 BAFTA Awards took center stage, crowning the best films and performances in the United Kingdom with a regal flourish. The anticipation reached a crescendo as the British Academy unveiled its winners in a dazzling ceremony, setting the stage for an exhilarating run towards the Oscars.
This year’s BAFTA nominees, including cinematic gems like Oppenheimer, Killers of the Flower Moon, Anatomy of a Fall, The Holdovers, and Poor Things, showcased the depth and diversity of talent in the film industry. As the spotlight shone on these outstanding works, it became clear that the BAFTA winners were poised for glory on the global stage, with all eyes on the upcoming Academy Awards.
Standing tall among the victors was Christopher Nolan’s monumental achievement, Oppenheimer, which secured a remarkable seven wins, including the coveted Best Film accolade. The film’s triumph at the BAFTAs sets the stage for a potential Oscars sweep on March 10, amplifying the excitement and speculation surrounding the Academy’s grand event.
The BAFTA Awards also highlighted the stellar performances of acting luminaries who are currently leading the charge in the awards race. Emma Stone’s captivating portrayal in Poor Things, Cillian Murphy’s compelling role in Oppenheimer, Da’Vine Joy Randolph’s standout performance in The Holdovers, and Robert Downey Jr.’s memorable turn in Oppenheimer all garnered well-deserved recognition. As these accomplished actors basked in the glory of their BAFTA victories, the prospect of a repeat triumph at the Oscars loomed large, given the significant crossover membership between the two prestigious groups.
The star-studded affair was expertly hosted by the charismatic Doctor Who star, David Tennant, adding an extra layer of charm to the evening. Celebrity performers, including the talented Hannah Waddingham and pop sensation Sophie Ellis-Bextor, who serenaded the audience with her chart-topping “Murder on the Dancefloor,” further elevated the entertainment quotient of the ceremony.
As the curtain fell on the 2024 BAFTA Awards, the film industry collectively held its breath, eager to witness how these victories would shape the narrative leading up to the Oscars. The full list of BAFTA winners serves as a testament to the exceptional talent and creativity that graced the screens over the past year, leaving audiences around the world excited and anticipating the grand finale of the awards season. The Oscars, with its own set of surprises and triumphs, now beckon, promising a thrilling continuation of the celebration of cinematic excellence.
Best Film
Anatomy of a Fall
The Holdovers
Killers of the Flower Moon
WINNER: Oppenheimer
Poor Things
Outstanding British Film
All of Us Strangers
How to Have Sex
Napoleon
The Old Oak
Poor Things
Rye Lane
Saltburn
Scrapper
Wonka
WINNER: The Zone of Interest
Best Actress
Fantasia Barrino, The Color Purple
Sandra Hüller, Anatomy of a Fall
Carey Mulligan, Maestro
Vivian Oparah, Rye Lane
Margot Robbie, Barbie
WINNER: Emma Stone, Poor Things
Best Actor
Bradley Cooper, Maestro
Colman Domingo, Rustin
Paul Giamatti, The Holdovers
Barry Keoghan, Saltburn
WINNER: Cillian Murphy, Oppenheimer
Teo Yoo, Past Lives
Best Supporting Actress
Emily Blunt, Oppenheimer
Danielle Brooks, The Color Purple
Claire Foy, All of Us Strangers
Sandra Hüller, The Zone of Interest
Rosamund Pike, Saltburn
WINNER: Da’Vine Joy Randolph, The Holdovers
Best Supporting Actor
Robert De Niro, Killers of the Flower Moon
WINNER: Robert Downey Jr., Oppenheimer
Jacob Elordi, Saltburn
Ryan Gosling, Barbie
Paul Mescal, All of Us Strangers
Dominic Sessa, The Holdovers
Best Director
Andrew Haigh, All of Us Strangers
Justine Triet, Anatomy of a Fall
Alexander Payne, The Holdovers
Bradley Cooper, Maestro
WINNER: Christopher Nolan, Oppenheimer
Jonathan Glazer, The Zone of Interest
Outstanding Debut by a British Writer, Director, or Producer
Blue Bag Life
Bobi Wine: The People’s President
WINNER: Earth Mama
How to Have Sex
Is There Anybody Out There?
Best Film Not in the English Language
20 Days in Mariupol
Anatomy of a Fall
Past Lives
Society of the Snow
WINNER: The Zone of Interest
Best Documentary
WINNER: 20 Days in Mariupol
American Symphony
Beyond Utopia
Still: A Michael J. Fox Movie
Wham!
Best Animated Film
WINNER: The Boy and the Heron
Chicken Run: Dawn of the Nugget
Elemental
Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse
Best Original Screenplay
WINNER: Anatomy of a Fall
Barbie
The Holdovers
Maestro
Past Lives
Best Adapted Screenplay
All of Us Strangers
WINNER: American Fiction
Oppenheimer
Poor Things
The Zone of Interest
EE BAFTA Rising Star Award
Phoebe Dynevor
Ayo Edebiri
Jacob Elordi
WINNER: Mia McKenna-Bruce
Sophie Wilde
Best Original Score
Killers of the Flower Moon
WINNER: Oppenheimer
Poor Things
Saltburn
Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse
Best Casting
All of Us Strangers
Anatomy of a Fall
WINNER: The Holdovers
How to Have Sex
Killers of the Flower Moon
Best Cinematography
Killers of the Flower Moon
Maestro
WINNER: Oppenheimer
Poor Things
The Zone of Interest
Best Costume Design
Barbie
Killers of the Flower Moon
Napoleon
Oppenheimer
WINNER: Poor Things
Best Editing
Anatomy of a Fall
Killers of the Flower Moon
WINNER: Oppenheimer
Poor Things
The Zone of Interest
Best Production Design
Barbie
Killers of the Flower Moon
Oppenheimer
WINNER: Poor Things
The Zone of Interest
Best Makeup and Hair
Killers of the Flower Moon
Maestro
Napoleon
Oppenheimer
WINNER: Poor Things
Best Sound
Ferrari
Maestro
Mission: Impossible — Dead Reckoning Part One
Oppenheimer
WINNER: The Zone of Interest
Best Special Visual Effects
The Creator
Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3
Mission: Impossible — Dead Reckoning Part One
Napoleon
WINNER: Poor Things
Best British Short Film
Festival of Slaps
Gorka
WINNER: Jellyfish and Lobster
Such a Lovely Day
Yellow
Best British Short Animation
WINNER: Crab Day
Visible Mending
Wild Summon
