Renowned director Christopher Nolan finally broke the “curse” at the BAFTA awards on Sunday, winning two trophies for his film ‘Oppenheimer’. Despite previous nominations, Nolan had never won a BAFTA in the past. His total career BAFTA nominations now stand at eight, with ‘Oppenheimer’ leading the pack of nominees with a total of 13.
Nolan had lost out on previous nominations for his films ‘Inception’ and ‘Dunkirk’, but this year, he took home the awards for best director and best film. At the awards ceremony, he joked about the weight of the trophies, saying “They are very heavy. I feel like I am getting a workout.”
The director is one of the most prolific and best-known British film exports, and his long-awaited BAFTA wins have been celebrated by his loyal admirers. After years of disappointment, Nolan’s success at the prestigious awards show is a well-deserved recognition of his talent and contribution to the film industry.
This year’s BAFTA awards marked a significant milestone for Christopher Nolan, as he finally broke the “curse” and claimed two trophies for his film ‘Oppenheimer’. His journey from being nominated multiple times to finally winning the best director and best film awards has been celebrated by fans and colleagues alike.
