Golden Globes 2024: Christopher Nolan wins best director for 'Oppenheimer'

This was Christopher Nolan's first Golden Globe award in his eighth nomination in the category of Best Director.

Christopher Nolan won the award for Best Director-Motion Picture for "Oppenheimer" at the 81st Golden Globe Awards held in Beverly Hills, Los Angeles on Sunday.

Nolan beat competition from the likes of Greta Gerwig for "Barbie" and Bradley Cooper for "Maestro" to win the award.   This was Nolan's first Golden Globe award in his eighth nomination in the category of Best Director.

A golden moment for Christopher Nolan who wins Best Director - Motion Picture for Oppenheimer! GoldenGlobespic.twitter.com/UsKeRchPcq

— Golden Globe Awards (@goldenglobes) January 8, 2024

Some of Nolan's other notable works such as "Inception", " Interstellar" and the Batman trilogy proved to be critical and commercial blockbusters, but did not help the director win the Golden Globe in the Best Director category.

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— Golden Globe Awards (@goldenglobes) January 8, 2024

Starring Cillian Murphy in the titular role of Robert Oppenheimer, the biographical thriller depicts the tale of how the theoretical physicist, who later became known as "the father of the atomic bomb", overcame numerous ups and downs to carve a name for himself in the history books.

"Oppenheimer" released in India, along side "Barbie" on July 21 and earned widespread praise for its story and the performances of the lead and supporting actors.

There was more recognition for the movie at the awards as Cillian Murphy bagged the Golden Globe in the "Best Male Actor – Motion Picture – Drama" category while Ludwig Göransson won in the category of "Best Score - Motion Picture."