Veteran make-up artist Mark Coulier was part of the team who won best make-up and hair for the film, along with fellow UK colleagues Nadia Stacey and Josh Weston. (PA Graphics)British-born filmmaker Christopher Nolan enjoyed his first ever Bafta win, being named best director for his blockbuster biographical drama Oppenheimer. The movie, a US-UK co-production, also picked up the award for best film. Overall there were UK wins in 14 Bafta categories, the highest number since 2021 (also 14) and up from nine wins in 2023. The most UK wins so far this century was 15 in 2009, when Slumdog Millionaire picked up six separate awards.

Source: The Times February 19, 2024 04:01 UTC