'Oppenheimer' wins 7 Oscars, including Best Picture
Melissa Fernando
March 11, 2024 10:43 MYT
March 11, 2024 10:43 MYT
Director Christopher Nolan and Producers Emma Thomas and Charles Roven win the Oscar for Best Picture for "Oppenheimer" during the Oscars show at the 96th Academy Awards in Hollywood, Los Angeles, California, US, March 10, 2024. - REUTERS
LOS ANGELES: Atomic bomb epic "Oppenheimer" clinched the Best Picture award at the at the 96th Academy Awards. Directed by Christopher Nolan, the film also swept awards for Best Director, Actor, Supporting Actor, Original Score, Film Editing, and Cinematography.
The film delves into the life and legacy of J. Robert Oppenheimer, the physicist whose work led to the development of the atomic bomb during World War II. Through Nolan's cinematic lens, viewers are transported to a tumultuous era marked by scientific breakthroughs and moral quandaries, as Oppenheimer grapples with the profound consequences of his work.
Prior to its triumph at the Oscars, "Oppenheimer" garnered widespread acclaim and accolades from various film festivals and industry guilds. Notable recognitions include the Golden Globe for Best Drama, the BAFTA for Best Film, the Critics’ Choice Award for Best Film, the Producers Guild Award, and the Screen Actors Guild Award for Outstanding Cast.
The film grossed $953.8 million in the box office.