Bisina SomtoCillian Murphy has won the Academy Award for best actor for his role in “Oppenheimer.” Murphy portrayed the eponymous J. Robert Oppenheimer, father of the atomic bomb, in Christopher Nolan’s epic “Oppenheimer.” This was his first Academy Award nomination, and now his first win.
Cillian Murphy took the stage to deliver an acceptance speech filled with gratitude and reflection. “Tonight, as a proud Irish man, I stand before you,” he began, dedicating his words to “the peacemakers around the globe.”
Join our WhatsApp ChannelReflecting on the film “Oppenheimer,” Murphy acknowledged its exploration of the legacy of J. Robert Oppenheimer, the creator of the atomic bomb, whose influence continues to shape our world. “For better or for worse, we find ourselves living in Oppenheimer’s world,” he remarked.
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In a fiercely contested Best Actor category, Murphy emerged victorious for his portrayal of Oppenheimer in the titular role. Throughout the film’s expansive three-hour narrative, Murphy’s nuanced expressions, captured in vivid detail on 65mm film, convey the complexity of Oppenheimer’s character.
His performance stands as a towering achievement, encapsulating the mix of ambition and remorse that defined Oppenheimer’s journey in developing the atomic bomb. To embody the role authentically, Murphy underwent a rigorous physical transformation, shedding 28 pounds to emulate Oppenheimer’s gaunt appearance. “Oppenheimer” marks Murphy’s sixth collaboration with director Christopher Nolan
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