Christopher Nolan and Emma Thomas receive distinction for Oppenheimer | Movies & Series

Nolan and Thomas, who have been married to each other since 1997, are having great success Oppenheimer. Nolan directed the film and Thomas was responsible for production.

The blockbuster won seven Oscars earlier this month, including best film, actor and editing. That was it Oppenheimer this year’s big Oscar winner. It was the first time that Nolan won the statuette for best director. Dutch cinematographer Hoyte van Hoytema took home the prize for best camera work.

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