The 96th Academy Awards witnessed a triumphant night for the R-rated biographical drama “Oppenheimer,” which emerged as the dominant force, securing seven prestigious awards out of 13 nominations, including the coveted titles of Best Picture and Best Director for Christopher Nolan, his maiden win in the category. The film marked a series of firsts for several members of the “Oppenheimer” team, with Cillian Murphy (Best Actor), Robert Downey Jr. (Best Supporting Actor), Hoyte van Hoytema (Best Cinematography), and Jennifer Lame (Best Film Editing) all clinching their inaugural Oscars.
A Night of Achievement
Among the notable victories of the evening was Emma Stone’s triumph in the Best Actress category for her captivating performance in “Poor Things,” surpassing the frontrunner Lily Gladstone of “Killers of the Flower Moon.” This marks Stone’s second Best Actress Oscar, following her win for “La La Land” in 2017.
The Complete List of Winners
Here is the comprehensive list of winners from the 96th Academy Awards:
- Best Picture: “Oppenheimer” (Emma Thomas, Charles Roven, and Christopher Nolan)
- Best Director: Christopher Nolan, “Oppenheimer”
- Best Actor: Cillian Murphy, “Oppenheimer”
- Best Actress: Emma Stone, “Poor Things”
- Best Supporting Actor: Robert Downey Jr., “Oppenheimer”
- Best Supporting Actress: Da’Vine Joy Randolph, “The Holdovers”
- Best International Feature Film: “The Zone of Interest” (United Kingdom)
- Best Original Screenplay: “Anatomy of a Fall” (Justine Triet and Arthur Harari)
- Best Adapted Screenplay: “American Fiction” (Cord Jefferson)
- Best Documentary Short Film: “The Last Repair Shop”
- Best Documentary Feature: “20 Days in Mariupol”
- Best Cinematography: Hoyte Van Hoytema, “Oppenheimer”
- Best Live Action Short Film: “The Wonderful Story of Henry Sugar”
- Best Animated Short Film: “WAR IS OVER! Inspired by the Music of John & Yoko”
- Best Animated Film: “The Boy and the Heron”
- Best Makeup and Hairstyling: “Poor Things” (Nadia Stacey, Mark Coulier, and Josh Weston)
- Best Production Design: “Poor Things” (James Price, Shona Heath, and Zsuzsa Mihalek)
- Best Costume Design: “Poor Things” (Holly Waddington)
- Best Visual Effects: “Godzilla Minus One”
- Best Film Editing: “Oppenheimer” (Jennifer Lame)
- Best Sound: “The Zone of Interest” (Tarn Willers, Johnnie Burn)
- Best Original Score: Ludwig Goransson, “Oppenheimer”
- Best Original Song: Billie Eilish, Finneas O’Connell, “What Was I Made For?” from “Barbie”
The Oscars 2024 celebrated a diverse array of cinematic achievements, showcasing the talent and creativity of filmmakers from around the globe. From groundbreaking performances to visionary storytelling, the winners exemplify the essence of cinematic excellence.
Emma Müller
