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Oscars 2024 fans celebrate as Christopher Nolan wins his first Academy award for 'Oppenheimer'

'Oppenheimer' director Christopher Nolan makes history with his first-ever Oscar win for Best Director

LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA: Director Christopher Nolan won his first Oscar at the 96th Academy Awards. He clinched the Best Director award for shaping the epic biographical thriller 'Oppenheimer'.

He produced and wrote the movie starring Cillian Murphy as theoretical physicist J. Robert Oppenheimer, who played a key role in the secret Manhattan Project in a bid to develop the world's first atomic weapons.

Iconic filmmaker Steven Spielberg presented the Academy Award to Nolan. The 'Inception' director has been in the film industry for more than two decades but he had to wait until Sunday to register his first win on the much-respected stage.

Before 'Oppenheimer' he had five nominations during his career, earning nods for movies like 'Memento' and 'Inception'. He also earned a nomination for Best Achievement in Directing for the 2018 hit 'Dunkirk'.

After the much-awaited win, Nolan's fans took to X and celebrated his Oscar triumph.

A social media user wrote, "Whaaatt..!! it's finally been done, we've seen it. Christopher Nolan has finally won an oscar for best director. Now we know oscars is credible." Another person added, "Much much delayed but not denied Oscars 2024 Oscars Christopher Nolan."

Another fan noted, "Christopher Nolan is my favorite director. Inception still is my all time favorite movie. Cillian and Chris Nolan—Well deserved win." Another internet user said, "From one best to another, Congratulations Christopher Nolan It was long overdue. You are one of the reasons Cinema will never die."

Another viewer penned, "Finally it reaches to G.O.A.T, The Christopher Nolan. A better late than never moment for Oscars." Another X  user shared, "Among the many greats winning their first ever trophy this year, I doubt any name tops Christopher Nolan's. As a perennial bridesmaid who's never been a bride, for almost 20 years now, Nolan's win feels reassuring in so many ways. A rare auteur who also delivers hits."

Christopher Nolan reflects on his Oscars 2024 win

Christopher Nolan showed gratitude to all the people who supported him in his journey. In his acceptance speech, the 53-year-old said, "Movies are just a little bit over 100 years old," adding, "We don’t know where this incredible journey is going from here." The director further noted, "But to know that you think I’m a meaningful part of it means the world to me."

While holding the trophy in his hands, Nolan thanked his wife and said, "The incredible Emma Thomas, producer of all our films and all our children."

He also appreciated his cast, "Matt Damon, Robert, Emily, Florence, so many others, all the top of their game, led by the incredible Cillian Murphy." Nolan further said thanks to Universal Pictures chairman Donna Langley "for seeing the potential in this."

The Oscar-winning director concluded his speech by noting, "Thank you to those who have believed in me my whole career."

How many Oscars did Christopher Nolan's 'Oppenheimer' win?

Christopher Nolan's film 'Oppenheimer' received seven Oscars at the 96th Academy Awards.

The documentary feature took home awards in major categories like Best Actor (Cillian Murphy), Best Supporting Actor (Robert Downey Jr.), and Best Motion Picture of the Year, among others.

'Oppenheimer' also enjoyed plenty of success at the box office, grossing more than $950 million globally. It impressively emerged as 2023's third highest-grossing film.