BAFTA Awards: 'Incredible honour', says Nolan as he receives his first BAFTA

British-born filmmaker Christopher Nolan won his first BAFTA Award for his film ‘Oppenheimer’, which has raised hopes of him finally receiving an Oscar. Despite being behind masterpieces like ‘Inception’, ‘Dunkirk’, and ‘The Dark Knight Rises’, Nolan has never won an Oscar. He received a standing ovation at the Royal Festival Hall as he collected the award from Hugh Grant. Nolan expressed his gratitude for the honor, thanking the audience for recognizing the potential in his “quite dark” film.

In his speech, Nolan mentioned that he was back in the same hall where his parents used to take him “for some culture”, showing his sentimental connection to the venue. The filmmaker also thanked the audience for embracing and appreciating a film with dark themes.

Hugh Grant, who presented the best director award, entertained the audience with a humorous reference to his Oompa-Loompa character from ‘Wonka’, as he opened the segment with a catchy rhyme. The light-hearted moment added a touch of humor to the ceremony.

Nolan’s long-overdue recognition at the BAFTA Awards has heightened expectations for his chances at the upcoming Oscars. Despite his previous notable works, the filmmaker has never received the prestigious Oscar. However, with the recent BAFTA win, there is renewed hope among Nolan’s fans and industry professionals that he may finally secure an Oscar for his outstanding contributions to cinema.