Cillian Murphy and Robert Downey Jr of Oppenheimer win big at the Bafta Film Awards

The Bafta Awards were dominated by the film Oppenheimer, with Cillian Murphy, Robert Downey Jr, and director Christopher Nolan all receiving honors for their work. Murphy won the award for best actor for his portrayal of J Robert Oppenheimer, known as the father of the atomic bomb, while Downey Jr took home the award for best supporting actor. Oppenheimer also won the best film award at the ceremony. Other winners included Emma Stone for best actress, Da'Vine Joy Randolph for best supporting actress, and The Holdovers for best casting. Michael J Fox made a surprise appearance to announce Oppenheimer as the best film winner and received a standing ovation. This marked Nolan's first Bafta win, and he praised the cast and film's backers. Stone, Randolph, and the film Oppenheimer are expected to have success at the upcoming Oscars as well. However, it is rare for the Oscar and Bafta voters to completely agree. Downey Jr's win was particularly notable as it was his first Bafta win in 31 years. The Boy and the Heron, a Japanese production, also made history by becoming the first Japanese film to win best animated film. The award for best British film went to The Zone of Interest, and the best screenplay awards went to Anatomy of a Fall and American Fiction. Former Doctor Who star David Tennant hosted the ceremony, and despite being last year's most successful box office film, Barbie did not win any awards. Sophie Ellis-Bextor performed her hit song "Murder on the Dancefloor," which gained popularity after being featured in the film Saltburn. Overall, it was a night of recognition and celebration for the talented individuals in the film industry. The Bafta Awards ceremony can be watched on BBC iPlayer.