“Oppenheimer” emerged victorious at the BAFTAs on Sunday night, clinching awards for director Christopher Nolan and actor Cillian Murphy, along with the coveted best film prize.
The film garnered a total of seven BAFTA trophies, closely followed by “Poor Things,” which secured five wins.
BAFTA chair Sarah Putt kicked off the ceremony at London’s Royal Festival Hall by welcoming the star-studded audience, including Prince William, who attended solo as his wife, Catherine, Princess of Wales, continues to recover at home following a surgery. William, also the president of BAFTA, refrained from delivering a speech, possibly due to heightened interest in his personal life following his father King Charles III’s recent cancer diagnosis.
In her address, Putt extended well wishes to Catherine and the King before handing over the hosting duties to “Doctor Who” star David Tennant.
Tennant commenced the show with a pre-recorded sketch inspired by his lockdown series “Staged,” featuring co-star Michael Sheen and a slew of celebrities like Tom Hiddleston and Judi Dench. He then took the stage wearing a kilt with Sheen’s dog Bark Ruffalo by his side.
The evening’s presenters included David Beckham and Dua Lipa, who presented awards for outstanding British debut and outstanding British film, respectively.
Among the standout moments was “Ted Lasso” star Hannah Waddingham’s rendition of “Time After Time” during the In Memoriam segment, paying tribute to luminaries like Tina Turner and Michael Gambon. Additionally, Michael J. Fox made a surprise appearance at the ceremony’s climax to present the best film award to “Oppenheimer,” receiving an extended applause and standing ovation as he emphasized the transformative power of movies.
See below for the complete list of BAFTA winners.