'Oppenheimer' Dominates BAFTA Awards 2024 Christopher Nolan's film 'Oppenheimer' was the big winner at the EE British Academy Film Awards in London, taking home seven awards including best film and best director for Nolan. Cillian Murphy also won best leading actor for his portrayal of physicist J. Robert Oppenheimer. The film beat out strong competition, including 'Poor Things' and 'The Holdovers'. Nolan, who called the honor "incredible," won his first director awards at the BAFTAs.