Christopher Nolan's Oscar-winning World War II epic 'Oppenheimer' will be broadcast on BBC Two this Sunday, July 12, at 10pm. The three-hour film, hailed as a 'masterpiece' by The Telegraph, will also be available on BBC iPlayer for a limited time afterward.
Historical Context of the Film
The film recounts the story of J. Robert Oppenheimer, the nuclear physicist who directed the Manhattan Project, which produced the atomic bombs dropped on Hiroshima and Nagasaki in August 1945. The bombings resulted in the deaths of between 150,000 and 246,000 people, mostly civilians, and led to Japan's surrender six days after the Nagasaki bombing.
Awards and Accolades
Oppenheimer was nominated for 13 Oscars and won seven, including Best Picture, Best Director for Nolan, Best Actor for Cillian Murphy, and Best Supporting Actor for Robert Downey Jr. It marked Nolan's first Academy Award wins, taking home two for Best Picture and Best Director. According to The Telegraph, the film is a 'masterpiece.'
Availability and Viewing
The film airs on BBC Two at 10pm on Sunday, July 12, and will stream on BBC iPlayer for a limited time. Nolan's latest film, 'The Odyssey,' also shot on IMAX film, is set for release in cinemas from July 17.
