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Oscar 2024: The cast of “Oppenheimer” achieves over 4 Academy Awards so far

Entertainment — 03/11/2024

Although many categories have not been announced yet, Oppenheimer has already won four major awards.

Best Actor  – Cillian Murphy

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In a remarkable achievement, Cillian Murphy secured his first-ever Academy Award for his compelling portrayal of the physicist who spearheaded the United States’ atomic bomb development during World War Two in the film “Oppenheimer.” This win marks the culmination of a highly successful awards season for the 47-year-old Irish actor, who also garnered recognition with a Golden Globe, a BAFTA, and a Screen Actors Guild award for his exceptional performance. Notably, this was Murphy’s inaugural Oscar nomination.
“Oppenheimer” emerged as a frontrunner in this year’s Oscar nominations and has triumphed across various awards ceremonies, including the Golden Globes. The film, alongside Greta Gerwig’s “Barbie,” gave rise to the summer cinema sensation known as “Barbenheimer,” bolstering the 2023 box office amidst underperforming established franchises.

Best Supporting Actor – Robert Downey Jr

Robert Downey Jr. Wins Oscar for Supporting Actor in Oppenheimer

In a momentous triumph, Robert Downey Jr. secures the illustrious Academy Award for Best Supporting Actor at the 96th Academy Awards in Los Angeles for his remarkable performance in “Oppenheimer.” The actor was widely regarded as the frontrunner for the award, having already garnered an impressive collection of prestigious accolades for his portrayal, which includes the Golden Globe, Bafta, and Screen Actors Guild awards. However, he faced formidable competition from esteemed actors such as Robert De Niro for “Killers of the Flower Moon,” Ryan Gosling for “Barbie,” and Mark Ruffalo for “Poor Things.”

Best Director – Christopher Nolan

Golden Globes Best Director: Christopher Nolan Wins For Oppenheimer

Renowned British-American filmmaker Christopher Nolan achieved a significant milestone on Sunday by winning his first-ever Academy Award. He secured the coveted Best Director accolade for his historical drama “Oppenheimer,” which delves into the life of the man responsible for the development of the atomic bomb during World War Two. Nolan not only directed the film but also penned the screenplay, while his wife, Emma Thomas, served as the film’s producer. With an impressive 13 Oscar nominations, including Best Picture and Best Actor for Cillian Murphy’s portrayal of J. Robert Oppenheimer, known as “the father of the atomic bomb,” “Oppenheimer” received widespread acclaim. Before the film’s premiere last summer, Nolan expressed his admiration for the compelling and multifaceted nature of Oppenheimer’s story, stating, “There are many, many aspects to what makes it so compelling.”

Best Cinematography – Hoyte van Hoytema

Hoyte van Hoytema accepts the award for best cinematography for ‘Oppenheimer.’Adding to its list of accolades, the film “Oppenheimer,” directed by Christopher Nolan, achieved yet another triumph at the 96th Academy Awards by securing the prestigious Best Cinematography award. This honor was bestowed upon Dutch-Swedish cinematographer Hoyte van Hoytema for his exceptional work on the film. In his acceptance speech, van Hoytema reflected on the creative challenges faced while capturing the essence of “Oppenheimer,” stating, “It was constantly close-ups, close-ups, close-ups, talking, talking, talking. The challenge was, ‘How the hell do we make this interesting?'”

Best Picture

Producers of "Oppenheimer" British film producer Emma Thomas (C), US film producer Charles Roven (L) and British filmmaker Christopher Nolan accept the award for Best Picture onstage during the 96th Annual Academy Awards at the Dolby Theatre in Hollywood, California on March 10, 2024. (Photo by Patrick T. Fallon / AFP) (Photo by PATRICK T. FALLON/AFP via Getty Images)

At the 2024 Academy Awards held on Sunday, March 10, Oppenheimer emerged victorious and claimed the prestigious title of Best Picture. The award was presented by Al Pacino, who appeared slightly disoriented, to the elated producers, cast, and crew, who joyfully made their way to the stage to celebrate this remarkable achievement.

 

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