Eager to uncover the victors of the 96th Oscars edition? Have no fear—we’ve compiled all the details on the award night’s highlights and winners at the Oscars 2024.
Christopher Nolan’s Oppenheimer movie poster
New Delhi: At the star-studded 96th Academy Awards in Hollywood’s Dolby Theatre, Christopher Nolan’s Oppenheimer claimed seven esteemed Oscars. The event brought together the film industry’s glitterati to celebrate cinematic accomplishments.
The Oppenheimer film, running three hours, was lauded as the Best Picture. Nolan, alongside stars such as Cillian Murphy and Robert Downey Jr., helped the thriller take home a total of seven Oscars including Best Director for Nolan himself.
Another standout, Yorgos Lanthimos’ “Poor Things,” based on Alasdair Gray’s 1992 novel, claimed four Oscars, proving its prowess in Hollywood’s most celebrated evening.
Oscars 2024 Winners – The Complete List:
- Best Picture: Oppenheimer, Emma Thomas, Charles Roven, 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, 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, Josh Weston
- Best Production Design: Poor Things, James Price, Shona Heath, 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 and Finneas O’Connell, “What Was I Made For?” from Barbie
Remembering Nitin Chandrakant Desai
In an emotional tribute, set designer Nitin Desai—celebrated for his work on Oscar-nominated Lagaan and films like Hum Dil De Chuke Sanam—was remembered during the ‘In Memoriam’ segment at the Oscars. Amidst others who were honored, Desai, who tragically passed away on August 2, 2023, had his legacy honored on the Academy’s biggest night.
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FAQs About Oscars 2024 Winners and Christopher Nolan’s Win:
Q: Did Christopher Nolan win his first Oscar at the 2024 Academy Awards?
A: Yes, Christopher Nolan won his first Oscar as Best Director at the 96th Academy Awards for his film Oppenheimer.
Q: How many Oscars did Oppenheimer win at the 2024 Oscars?
A: Oppenheimer won a total of seven Oscars at the 2024 ceremony.
Q: Who was honored in the ‘In Memoriam’ segment at the 2024 Oscars?
A: Amongst others, late set designer Nitin Chandrakant Desai was remembered during the ‘In Memoriam’ segment.
Q: Which film won the Best Actress category at the Oscars 2024?
A: Emma Stone won the Best Actress award for her role in Poor Things at the 96th Academy Awards.
Conclusion:
The 96th Academy Awards reflected not only the grandeur of cinematic achievements but also the emotional journeys of the creatives behind the films. Christopher Nolan’s Oppenheimer dominated the night, marking a significant milestone in the distinguished filmmaker’s career with a spectrum of awards, including his first Oscar win. As the film community celebrated the wins and tributes, the Oscars 2024 will be noted for its acknowledgment of craft, storytelling, and the indelible mark of artists like Nitin Chandrakant Desai.