New Delhi: After much-lauded, Christopher Nolan was named best director at Sunday’s Golden Globes, for the film Oppenheimer—an exploration of the man responsible for the atomic bomb.
He beat Maestro (by Bradley Cooper), Barbie (by Greta Gerwig), Poor Things (by Yorgos Lanthimos), Killers of the Flower Moon (by Martin Scorsese), and Past Lives (by Celine Song). After receiving nominations for Memento (2000), Inception (2010), and Dunkirk (2017), Nolan’s first Globe triumph comes with this film.
The Beverly Hilton Hotel in Beverly Hills, California is hosting the 81st Golden Globes.
As part of their official Twitter account, the Golden Globe uploaded a post and stated, “A golden moment for Christopher Nolan who wins Best Director – Motion Picture for Oppenheimer! #GoldenGlobes.”
Congratulations on your 🏆 WIN 🏆 for Best Director – Motion Picture, Christopher Nolan!
Watch the #GoldenGlobes LIVE on @CBS and @paramountplus NOW! pic.twitter.com/JH9i5iRpXd
— Golden Globe Awards (@goldenglobes) January 8, 2024
During his victory speech at the award event, Nolan paid tribute to Heath Ledger, his Dear Friend from his picture “The Dark Knight,” who played the antagonist.
“The only time I’ve ever been on this stage before was accepting one of these on behalf of our dear friend, Heath Ledger, and that was complicated and challenging for me,” Nolan said.
“In the middle of speaking, I got all stuck, and Robert Downey Jr. caught my eye and gave me a look of love and support — the same look he’s giving me now”, he added.
The Dark Knight actor died of an accidental overdose at age 28 before the film’s release. He won many posthumous accolades for his frightening Joker portrayal, including the Golden Globe and Oscar for Best Supporting Actor.
Two further Golden Globes have been won by Oppenheimer—Best Supporting Actor for Downey Jr. and Best Actor for Cillian Murphy at the 2024 ceremony. In addition to winning Best Picture—Drama at the 2024 Golden Globes, the picture was a runaway winner.
You’re a #GoldenGlobes winner! Congrats on winning Best Male Actor – Motion Picture – Drama for your role in Oppenheimer, Cillian Murphy! 🥳 pic.twitter.com/Uk9elJsRO1
— Golden Globe Awards (@goldenglobes) January 8, 2024
👏 BEST PICTURE – DRAMA WINNER 👏
Congrats to Oppenheimer! #GoldenGlobes pic.twitter.com/wsGFQ3or4W
— Golden Globe Awards (@goldenglobes) January 8, 2024
Best Picture – Drama goes to Oppenheimer! 🎥✨ #GoldenGlobes pic.twitter.com/grh3FBzYso
— Golden Globe Awards (@goldenglobes) January 8, 2024
About Oppenheimer
In this WWII biopic, we follow J. Robert Oppenheimer—the “Father of the Atomic Bomb”—pulled the button to test the device despite knowing it would trigger an atmospheric explosion and wipe humanity off the face of the earth.
Cillian Murphy, playing the role of Oppenheimer, made his big screen debut in a Christopher Nolan picture.
The film, which debuted on July 21, surpassed all predictions, and earned $951 million globally, making it the third most earning title of 2023.
