By Daniel Edu
The 96th Annual Academy Awards showcased a thrilling competition among the nominees, with Christopher Nolan’s IMAX-sized biopic, “Oppenheimer,” leading the pack with an impressive 13 nominations. Yorgos Lanthimos’ mad comedy, “Poor Things,” closely followed with 11 nominations, and Martin Scorsese’s historical crime drama, “Killers of the Flower Moon,” secured 10 nominations.
Stealing the spotlight at the ceremony, “Oppenheimer” emerged as a triumphant force, bagging seven awards, including the coveted Best Actor, Best Director, and Best Picture accolades.
Below is the comprehensive list of winners from the 2024 Oscar Awards:
– **Best Picture:** “Oppenheimer” triumphed over strong contenders like “Anatomy of a Fall,” “Barbie,” and “The Zone of Interest.”
– **Best Actor in a Leading Role:** Cillian Murphy’s captivating performance in “Oppenheimer” earned him the accolade, outshining fellow nominees Bradley Cooper, Colman Domingo, Paul Giamatti, and Jeffrey Wright.
– **Best Actor in a Supporting Role:** Robert Downey Jr.’s portrayal in “Oppenheimer” stood out among accomplished actors like Sterling K. Brown, Robert De Niro, Ryan Gosling, and Mark Ruffalo.
– **Best Actress in a Leading Role:** Emma Stone’s portrayal in “Poor Things” garnered recognition, surpassing talents like Annette Bening, Lily Gladstone, Sandra Hüller, and Carey Mulligan.
– **Best Actress in a Supporting Role:** Da’Vine Joy Randolph’s standout performance in “The Holdovers” secured her the win, competing against Emily Blunt, Danielle Brooks, America Ferrera, and Jodie Foster.
– **Best Directing:** Christopher Nolan’s direction in “Oppenheimer” earned him the prestigious award, surpassing Justine Triet, Martin Scorsese, Yorgos Lanthimos, and Jonathan Glazer.
– **Best Animated Feature Film:** “The Boy and the Heron” emerged victorious in a category filled with exceptional animations like “Elemental,” “Nimona,” “Robot Dreams,” and “Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse.”
– **Best Adapted Screenplay:** The captivating narrative of “American Fiction” clinched the award, competing against “Barbie,” “Oppenheimer,” “Poor Things,” and “The Zone of Interest.”
– **Best Original Screenplay:** “Anatomy of a Fall” stood out as the winner among original screenplays, surpassing “The Holdovers,” “Maestro,” “May December,” and “Past Lives.”
– **Best Cinematography:** “Oppenheimer” shone in the category of cinematography, triumphing over “El Conde,” “Killers of the Flower Moon,” “Maestro,” and “Poor Things.”
