BAFTA Nominations Unveiled: ‘Oppenheimer’ Takes the Lead with Impressive 13 Nominations

The BAFTA Film Awards, also known as the BAFTAs (British Academy of Film and Television Arts), recently announced their nominations for the upcoming ceremony scheduled for February 18 in London. Among the contenders, the historical drama “Oppenheimer” emerged as the frontrunner with an impressive 13 nominations. The categories and nominees cover a diverse range of films, highlighting the breadth and depth of cinematic achievements in the past year.

Best Film

• Anatomy of a Fall
• The Holdovers
• Killers of the Flower Moon
• 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
• The Zone of Interest

Leading Actress

• Fantasia Barrino – The Color Purple
• Sandra Hüller – Anatomy of a Fall
• Carey Mulligan – Maestro
• Vivian Oparah – Rye Lane
• Margot Robbie – Barbie
• Emma Stone – Poor Things

Leading Actor

• Bradley Cooper – Maestro
• Colman Domingo – Rustin
• Paul Giamatti – The Holdovers
• Barry Keoghan – Saltburn
• Cillian Murphy – Oppenheimer
• Teo Yoo – Past Lives

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
• Da’Vine Joy Randolph – The Holdovers

Supporting Actor

• Robert De Niro – Killers of the Flower Moon
• Robert Downey Jr – Oppenheimer
• Jacob Elordi – Saltburn
• Ryan Gosling – Barbie
• Paul Mescal – All of Us Strangers
• Dominic Sessa – The Holdovers

Director

• All of Us Strangers – Andrew Haigh
• Anatomy of a Fall – Justine Triet
• The Holdovers – Alexander Payne
• Maestro – Bradley Cooper
• Oppenheimer – Christopher Nolan
• The Zone of Interest – Jonathan Glazer

Outstanding Debut by a British Writer, Director, or Producer

• Blue Bag Life
• Bobi Wine: The People’s President
• Earth Mama
• How To Have Sex
• Is There Anybody Out There?

Film Not in the English Language

• 20 Days In Mariupol
• Anatomy of a Fall
• Past Lives
• Society of the Snow
• The Zone of Interest

Documentary

• 20 Days In Mariupol
• American Symphony
• Beyond Utopia
• Still: A Michael J Fox Movie Wham!

Animated Film

• The Boy and the Heron
• Chicken Run: Dawn of the Nugget
• Elemental
• Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse

Original Screenplay

• Anatomy of a Fall
• Barbie
• The Holdovers
• Maestro
• Past Lives

Adapted Screenplay

• All of Us Strangers
• American Fiction
• Oppenheimer
• Poor Things
• The Zone of Interest

EE Bafta Rising Star Award (voted for by the public)

• Phoebe Dynevor
• Ayo Edebiri
• Jacob Elordi
• Mia Mckenna-Bruce
• Sophie Wilde

Original Score

• Killers of the Flower Moon
• Oppenheimer
• Poor Things
• Saltburn
• Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse

Casting

• All of Us Strangers
• Anatomy of a Fall
• The Holdovers
• How To Have Sex
• Killers of the Flower Moon

Cinematography

• Killers of the Flower Moon
• Maestro
• Oppenheimer
• Poor Things
• The Zone of Interest

Costume Design

• Barbie
• Killers of the Flower Moon
• Napoleon
• Oppenheimer
• Poor Things

Editing

• Anatomy of a Fall
• Killers of the Flower Moon
• Oppenheimer
• Poor Things
• The Zone of Interest

Production Design

• Barbie
• Killers of the Flower Moon
• Oppenheimer
• Poor Things
• The Zone of Interest

Make-Up and Hair

• Killers of the Flower Moon
• Maestro
• Napoleon
• Oppenheimer
• Poor Things

Sound

• Ferrari
• Maestro
• Mission: Impossible – Dead Reckoning Part One
• Oppenheimer
• The Zone of Interest

Special Visual Effects

• The Creator
• Guardians of the Galaxy Vol 3
• Mission: Impossible – Dead Reckoning Part One
• Napoleon
• Poor Things

British Short Film

• Festival of Slaps
• Gorka
• Jellyfish and Lobster
• Such a Lovely Day
• Yellow

British Short Animation

• Crab Day
• Visible Mending
• Wild Summon

The BAFTA Film Awards promise to be a celebration of cinematic excellence, showcasing the outstanding contributions of filmmakers, actors, and artists from around the world. The diverse array of nominees reflects the rich tapestry of storytelling and creativity in the film industry. The winners will be unveiled on February 18, marking a momentous occasion for the British film community. Stay tuned for the latest updates and the unveiling of the victors at this prestigious event.