Christopher Nolan, one of the most successful British directors, is poised to achieve his first Bafta win with his latest film, “Oppenheimer,” garnering 13 nominations.
The movie is recognized in various categories, including best film, director, and leading actor for Cillian Murphy. Notably, it missed out on a nod in the visual effects category.
Despite numerous previous nominations, Nolan has yet to secure a Bafta or an Oscar.
Yorgos Lanthimos’s “Poor Things” secured the second spot with 11 nominations, highlighting Emma Stone’s performance.
The competitive best actress category includes Stone, Margot Robbie (“Barbie“), Carey Mulligan (“Maestro“),
Sandra Huller (“Anatomy of a Fall“), Fantasia Barrino (“The Color Purple“), and Vivian Oparah (“Rye Lane“).
Surprisingly absent were Greta Lee and Lily Gladstone, considered strong contenders.
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“Barbie,” despite initial promise, experienced a decline in nominations, now competing in categories like original screenplay, supporting actor (Ryan Gosling), costume design, and production design.
Lucy Frazer, the culture secretary, praised the economic contribution of “Barbie,” emphasizing its impact on the local economy, job creation, and business support.
The best director shortlist lacks female representation, with only Justine Trier for “Anatomy of a Fall.”
The industry acknowledges the gender imbalance, but progress is slow, as evidenced by the 11 out of 32 total director nominations going to women.
The best film nominees, including “Oppenheimer,” “Poor Things,” “Anatomy of a Fall,” “The Holdovers,” and “Killers of the Flower Moon,” reflect a victory for auteurist cinema against superhero pressure.
The awards ceremony will be held on February 18, with David Tennant hosting. Bafta and Oscar voters overlap considerably, adding anticipation to the upcoming Academy Award shortlists.
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