The British Academy Film Awards (BAFTA) nominations were unveiled, showcasing the atomic-bomb epic “Oppenheimer” as the frontrunner with an impressive 13 nominations, including Best Film. Gothic fantasia “Poor Things” closely follows with 11 nominations, while the historical epic “Killers of the Flower Moon” and the Holocaust drama “The Zone of Interest” each secured nine nominations.
Other strong contenders include the French courtroom drama “Anatomy of a Fall,” the boarding school comedy “The Holdovers,” and the Leonard Bernstein biopic “Maestro,” each earning seven nominations. The exploration of love and grief, “All of Us Strangers,” secured six nominations, while the class-war dramedy “Saltburn” received five.
The popular “Barbie,” part of the 2023 box office hit “Barbenheimer,” secured five nominations but missed out on a Best Picture nod.
The winners will be revealed at the awards ceremony on February 18 at London’s Royal Festival Hall, hosted by “Doctor Who” star David Tennant. Officially known as the EE BAFTA Film Awards, these accolades are considered the British equivalent of Hollywood’s Academy Awards and are closely watched for insights into potential Oscar winners on March 10.
The Best Film category features tough competition between “Oppenheimer,” “Poor Things,” “Killers of the Flower Moon,” “Anatomy of a Fall,” and “The Holdovers.”
“Poor Things” also makes the 10-strong list for Best British Film, alongside diverse entries such as “Saltburn,” imperial epic “Napoleon,” south London romcom “Rye Lane,” and the chocolatier origin story “Wonka,” among others. The BAFTA nominations highlight a diverse range of films, setting the stage for an exciting and competitive awards season.
