BAFTA Film Awards winners announced

The UK's most prestigious awards, the BAFTA Film Awards, were presented at an event held in the country's capital, London.

Oppenheimer, which left its mark on the past year, was the winner of the night, taking home awards in 7 categories.

The ceremony, hosted by actor David Tennant, was attended by Prince William, who serves as the president of BAFTA.

The 3-hour film Oppenheimer, which tells the story of the creation of the atomic bomb, won awards for best actor, best supporting actor, and best director, as well as best cinematography, editing, and original score.

In his acceptance speech, Christopher Nolan stated, "There are individuals and organizations who have been fighting long and hard battles to reduce the number of nuclear weapons in the world in real life, and I accept this award in celebration of their efforts."

WINNERS OF THE 2024 BAFTA FILM AWARDS

Best film: Oppenheimer

Best British film: The Zone of Interest

Best director: Christopher Nolan - Oppenheimer

Best actress: Emma Stone - Poor Things

Best actor: Cillian Murphy - Oppenheimer

Best supporting actress: Da'Vine Joy Randolph - The Holdovers

Best supporting actor: Robert Downey Jr. - Oppenheimer

Best original screenplay: Anatomy of a Fall

Rising star: Mia McKenna-Bruce

Best adapted screenplay: American Fiction

Best film not in the English language: The Zone of Interest

Best documentary: 20 Days In Mariupol

Best animated film: The Boy And The Heron

Best original score: Oppenheimer