Christopher Nolan wins best director Oscar for ‘Oppenheimer’. The film was deemed worthy of the grand prize by fulfilling his favorite role at the 96th Oscars held at the Dolby Theater in Los Angeles. In addition to rewarding its director, the Academy also awarded the best film of the year, while Cillian Murphy won the statuette for his performance.
While making his collection, the British filmmaker said, “It’s been 100 years since the movies. We don’t know where this incredible journey is going, but it means a lot to me to know that you think I’m an important part of it.” He took the best directing award from Steven Spielberg and thus won the award. First Oscar after eight nominations more than twenty years career.
“We made a movie about the man who created the atomic bomb, and we live in Oppenheimer’s world, for better or worse. I want to dedicate this award to everyone who fights for peace” said Murphy as he collected the figurine for his incarnation of American physicist Julius Robert Oppenheimer.
‘Oppenheimer’ won Oscars as well as awards for best film, directing and leading actor. best soundtrack For Ludwig Göransson, best photography For Hoyte van Hoytema, best montage for Jennifer Lame and Best Supporting Actor Robert Downey Jr. While accepting his Oscar for his role as politician Lewis Strauss, Downey Jr. said, “I wanted to thank my terrible childhood and the Academy, respectively, for this award.”