BAFTA 2024 – Live: Oppenheimer wins big at star-studded film awards ceremony

Three years after a group of white actors were nominated for Baftas, this year’s group was more diverse.

The Independent We spoke with the stars on the 2024 red carpet on Sunday (February 18) about their thoughts on diversity, and whether awards ceremonies need to move forward.

Best Documentary went to 20 days in MariupolIt is a film that documents the Russian invasion of the country during the past year.

It was the most important win of the night, coming just a year after the team had won NavalnyIt is a documentary about activist Alexei Navalny, who died earlier this week in a Russian prison.

“It’s not about us, it’s about Ukraine, about the people of Mariupol. I want to keep focusing on that. The day before yesterday another Ukrainian city fell – it was occupied by Russia, and before that many cities, so the story of Mariupol is a symbol of everything that happened, a symbol of struggle and a symbol of faith. Thank you Tamkeen Our vote. Let’s just keep fighting.

After receiving the Best Supporting Actor award for his film OppenheimerRobert Downey Jr. gave an entertaining anecdote about his career so far.

“When I was 15, I wanted to be Peter O’Toole. When I was 25, I worked for Richard Attenburg and Anthony Hopkins. When I was 35, I finally understood why Dickie thought Tony would be a better role model for me than Peter. “When I was 42, I made two Guy Ritchie films and learned how to make big Hollywood films with an urban British touch. Then I played a guy named Tony in the MCU for about 12 years.

“Then recently, this guy Chris Nolan suggested I try a minimalist approach as a last ditch effort to maybe revive my waning credibility. So I share this with my fellow candidates, this has been an exceptional year.”

Michael J. Fox, who was nominated for his Apple TV+ documentary, received an enthusiastic response from the audience after taking to the stage to present the Best Picture award (which went to Oppenheimer).

See the full list of winners at this year’s Baftas below.

The biggest winner of the evening was – as expected – OppenheimerBut there were very deserved victories Retainers And Area of ​​interest.

Retainers BAFTA award-winner Daphne Joy Randolph got so emotional on stage, she even made her co-star Paul Giamatti blindfold.

“Paul Giamatti, oh my God, I cry every time I say your name,” she said. “You represent everything that is true and good about this craft. Your generosity, curiosity, and rigor have inspired me every day on this film. I am proud to call you a friend and thank you for never wavering.

Speaking about her role in the film, Randolph said:Retainers It was a little movie we made in Boston about three people who come together to start a little family… Mary is much older than me. You have shown us all that is possible when we look beyond differences.

She added: “Telling her story is a responsibility I cannot take lightly, and this award is a beautiful reminder of how her story has spread across the world. Thank you so much.”

The jury is out. the Doctor Who The actor took over hosting duties for 2024 – and the result is a bag of safe jokes.

However, many have thrown their support to the star even though many of his jokes were not as effective as they could have been.

“Boy, thank you so much BAFTA,” Cillian Murphy said, describing director Christopher Nolan and his wife, producer Emma Thomas, as “the most dynamic and kind producer-director partnership in Hollywood.”

He told the audience: “Thank you for seeing something in me that I may not have seen myself,” and addressing Noland, he said: Thank you for always pushing me and demanding excellence because that is what you deliver over and over again.

He then said he was “in awe” of his “fellow candidates and fellow Opinhumi.”

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