Oscars 2024: The 96th Academy Awards were held at the Dolby Theater in Los Angeles, California. In India, it was broadcasted on March 11 at 4 am on the OTT platform Disney Plus Hotstar. We got to witness the buzz surrounding many films at one of the most prestigious award ceremonies in the entertainment world. Let’s dive into which films and artists made a mark at this awards ceremony.
Openheimer – The Dominating Force
The Oscars ceremony saw the dominance of “Poor Things” and “Openheimer.” Christopher Nolan’s film received 13 nominations, while “Poor Things” received 11 nominations across various categories, with both securing several awards.
Winners of Note
- Cord Jefferson won the Oscar for Best Adapted Screenplay for the film “American Fiction.” The movie outshone competitors like Barbie, Openheimer, Poor Things, and The Zone of Interest to clinch this award.
- Justin Treet received the award for Best Original Screenplay for “Anatomy of a Fall.”
- “The Boy and the Heron” triumphed as the Best Animated Picture, while “War Is Over” won in the category of Best Animated Short Film.
- Robert Downey Jr. won the award for Best Supporting Actor for his role in Openheimer, while Davine Joy Randolph won Best Supporting Actress for “The Holdovers.”
- Openheimer also secured awards for cinematography and original score. Additionally, Barbie received an award for the original song.
List of Winners Oscars 2024
- Best Picture: Openheimer
- Best Director: Christopher Nolan – Openheimer
- Best Actor: Killian Murphy – Openheimer
- Best Actress: Emma Stone – Poor Things
- Best Supporting Actor: Robert Downey Jr. – Openheimer
- Best Supporting Actress: Davine Joy Randolph – The Holdovers
- Best Original Screenplay: Justin Treet and Arthur Harari – Anatomy of a Fall
- Best Adapted Screenplay: American Fiction
- Best Cinematography: Openheimer: Huate Van Huate
- Best Sound: The Zone of Interest
- Best Original Song: “Barbie” from What Was I Made For
- Best Original Score: Openheimer
- Best Costume Design: Poor Things – Holly Washington
- Best Documentary Feature: 20 Days in Mariupol
- Best Documentary Short Film: The Last Repair Shop
- Best Animated Short Film: War Is Over
- Best International Feature Film: The Zone of Interest
- Best Animated Feature Film: The Boy and the Heron
- Best Makeup and Hairstyling: Poor Things
- Best Production Design: Poor Things
- Best Editing: Openheimer
- Visual Effects: Godzilla Minus One
- Best Live Action Short Film: The Wonderful Story of Henry Sugar
That sums up the highlights of the 96th Academy Awards. It was indeed a night to remember, celebrating the best of cinema from around the world.