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    BAFTA 2024 nominations: Biggest snubs & surprises include no Martin Scorsese in 'Best Director' category

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    The BAFTA 2024 nominations have stirred the awards season with unexpected surprises and notable snubs. Renowned directors like Martin Scorsese and Yorgos Lanthimos faced surprising omissions in the Best Director category, while films like "Killers of the Flower Moon" experienced unexpected snubs despite multiple nominations.

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    BAFTA 2024 nominations
    The BAFTA nominations for 2024 were unveiled recently, bringing forth a mix of surprises and notable snubs that have set the stage for an intriguing awards season. The British Academy of Film and Television Arts Awards, known for its unique approach to selecting nominees, has once again thrown a curveball into the Oscar race.

    Shockers In Best Director Category

    The Best Director category of the BAFTA nominations brought unexpected turns, leaving renowned filmmakers out of the spotlight. Notably, Martin Scorsese's absence for 'Killers of the Flower Moon,' despite the film securing nine nominations, raised eyebrows.

    Yorgos Lanthimos also faced a surprising snub, despite 'Poor Things' earning an impressive 11 nominations. Greta Gerwig's exclusion for 'Barbie,' shot and produced in the UK, added to the shock, with Andrew Haigh and Jonathan Glazer securing unexpected spots.

    Snubs In Major Categories

    Despite receiving nine nominations, 'Killers of the Flower Moon' experienced notable snubs, including the absence of Martin Scorsese in the Best Director category and Leonardo DiCaprio in the lead role.

    Golden Globe winner Lily Gladstone's omission in the Leading Actress category added to the unexpected disappointments. The widely talked-about film 'Barbie' faced a setback with only five nominations, notably missing out on the Best Film and Best Director races.

    Individual Snubs That Raised Eyebrows

    The BAFTA nominations left some notable talents overlooked, sparking reactions from fans and industry insiders. Emmy-winner Jeffrey Wright's absence in the Best Actor category for his touching role in 'American Fiction' surprised many.

    Charles Melton's exclusion from the Best Supporting Actor category for his work in 'May December' generated unexpected shockwaves among fans. Additionally, the absence of Andrew Scott in the Best Actor category for 'All of Us Strangers' led to expressions of disbelief and disappointment from supporters.

    Surprising Newcomers And Double Nominations

    The BAFTA nominations also introduced fresh faces to the spotlight, with Jacob Elordi receiving his first major nod in the Best Supporting Actor category for 'Saltburn.' Rising star Dominic Sessa, recently honoured at the Critics Choice Awards, defied expectations with a nomination for Best Supporting Actor in 'The Holdovers.'

    German actress Sandra Hüller made history with a double nomination for Leading Actress in 'Anatomy of a Fall' and Supporting Actress in 'The Zone of Interest,' marking a notable departure from the usual award season patterns.

    Mixed Fortunes For 'Barbie'

    Despite being a focal point of discussions, 'Barbie' faced mixed fortunes in the BAFTA nominations. With five nominations, the film missed out on the highly anticipated Best Film and Best Director categories.

    Greta Gerwig, initially a strong contender with the film, experienced a surprising snub in the Best Director category, shifting the narrative of the awards season.

    BAFTA 2024 Nominations

    Best Film

    Anatomy of a Fall
    The Holdovers
    Killers of the Flower Moon
    Oppenheimer
    Poor Things

    Outstanding British Film

    All of Us Strangers
    How to Have Sex
    Napoleon
    The Old Oak
    Poor Things
    Rye Lane
    Saltburn
    Scrapper
    Wonka
    The Zone of Interest

    Best Actress

    Fantasia Barrino, The Color Purple
    Sandra Hüller, Anatomy of a Fall
    Carey Mulligan, Maestro
    Vivian Oparah, Rye Lane
    Margot Robbie, Barbie
    Emma Stone, Poor Things

    Best Actor

    Bradley Cooper, Maestro
    Colman Domingo, Rustin
    Paul Giamatti, The Holdovers
    Barry Keoghan, Saltburn
    Cillian Murphy, Oppenheimer
    Teo Yoo, Past Lives

    Best Supporting Actress

    Emily Blunt, Oppenheimer
    Danielle Brooks, The Color Purple
    Claire Foy, All of Us Strangers
    Sandra Hüller, The Zone of Interest
    Rosamund Pike, Saltburn
    Da'Vine Joy Randolph, The Holdovers

    Best Supporting Actor

    Robert De Niro, Killers of the Flower Moon
    Robert Downey Jr., Oppenheimer
    Jacob Elordi, Saltburn
    Ryan Gosling, Barbie
    Paul Mescal, All of Us Strangers
    Dominic Sessa, The Holdovers

    Best Director

    Andrew Haigh, All of Us Strangers
    Justine Triet, Anatomy of a Fall
    Alexander Payne, The Holdovers
    Bradley Cooper, Maestro
    Christopher Nolan, Oppenheimer
    Jonathan Glazer, The Zone of Interest

    Outstanding Debut by a British Writer, Director, or Producer

    Blue Bag Life
    Bobi Wine: The People's President
    Earth Mama
    How to Have Sex
    Is There Anybody Out There?

    Best Film Not in the English Language

    20 Days in Mariupol
    Anatomy of a Fall
    Past Lives
    Society of the Snow
    The Zone of Interest

    Best Documentary

    20 Days in Mariupol
    American Symphony
    Beyond Utopia
    Still: A Michael J. Fox Movie
    Wham!

    Best Animated Film

    The Boy and the Heron
    Chicken Run: Dawn of the Nugget
    Elemental
    Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse

    Best Original Screenplay

    Anatomy of a Fall
    Barbie
    The Holdovers
    Maestro
    Past Lives

    Best Adapted Screenplay

    All of Us Strangers
    American Fiction
    Oppenheimer
    Poor Things
    The Zone of Interest

    EE BAFTA Rising Star Award

    Phoebe Dynevor
    Ayo Edebiri
    Jacob Elordi
    Mia Mckenna-Bruce
    Sophie Wilde

    Best Original Score

    Killers of the Flower Moon
    Oppenheimer
    Poor Things
    Saltburn
    Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse

    Best Casting

    All of Us Strangers
    Anatomy of a Fall
    The Holdovers
    How to Have Sex
    Killers of the Flower Moon

    Best Cinematography

    Killers of the Flower Moon
    Maestro
    Oppenheimer
    Poor Things
    The Zone of Interest

    Best Costume Design

    Barbie
    Killers of the Flower Moon
    Napoleon
    Oppenheimer
    Poor Things

    Best Editing

    Anatomy of a Fall
    Killers of the Flower Moon
    Oppenheimer
    Poor Things
    The Zone of Interest

    Best Production Design

    Barbie
    Killers of the Flower Moon
    Oppenheimer
    Poor Things
    The Zone of Interest

    Best Makeup and Hair

    Killers of the Flower Moon
    Maestro
    Napoleon
    Oppenheimer
    Poor Things

    Best Sound

    Ferrari
    Maestro
    Mission: Impossible — Dead Reckoning Part One
    Oppenheimer
    The Zone of Interest

    Best Special Visual Effects

    The Creator
    Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3
    Mission: Impossible — Dead Reckoning Part One
    Napoleon
    Poor Things

    Best British Short Film

    Festival of Slaps
    Gorka
    Jellyfish and Lobster
    Such a Lovely Day
    Yellow

    Best British Short Animation

    Crab Day
    Visible Mending
    Wild Summon

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