The 96th Academy Awards unfolded at the Dolby Theater in Hollywood, bringing forth a spectacle of talent and recognition. On March 11, the grand event kicked off at 4:30 AM (India time), with the ever-charismatic Jimmy Kimmel helming the hosting duties for the fourth consecutive time.
Standing tall among the contenders was "Oppenheimer," which garnered a staggering 13 nominations across prestigious categories such as Best Picture, Best Director, and Best Actor, encompassing both supporting roles and cinematography.
In a resounding display of excellence, "Oppenheimer" emerged triumphant in the spotlight, clinching significant victories. Christopher Nolan claimed the coveted Best Director title, while Cillian Murphy secured the Best Actor accolade, further bolstering the film's stature by clinching the Best Picture award.
Here's a rundown of the night's champions:
Best Picture:
"Oppenheimer"
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 Adapted Screenplay:
"American Fiction"
Best Original Screenplay:
"Anatomy of a Fall"
Best Cinematography:
"Oppenheimer"
Best Production Design:
"Poor Things"
Best Visual Effects:
"Godzilla Minus One"
Best Costume Design:
"Poor Things"
Best Makeup and Hairstyling:
"Poor Things"
Best Sound:
"The Zone of Interest"
Best Film Editing:
"Oppenheimer"
Best Original Score:
"Oppenheimer"
Best Original Song:
“What Was I Made For" – "Barbie"
Best International Feature Film:
"The Zone of Interest" (UK)
Best Animated Feature Film:
"The Boy and the Heron"
Best Animated Short Film:
"War Is Over! Inspired by the Music of John and Yoko"
Best Live-Action Short Film:
"The Wonderful Story of Henry Sugar"
Best Documentary Short Film:
"The Last Repair Shop"
Best Documentary Feature Film:
"20 Days in Mariupol"
The evening not only celebrated the triumph of cinematic artistry but also served as a testament to the enduring legacy of storytelling on the silver screen.
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