Golden Globes 2024: ‘One Battle After Another’ Leads Nominations as European Cinema Gains Momentum
The 81st Golden Globe Awards nominations have arrived, signaling a potential shift in Hollywood’s awards landscape. Paul Thomas Anderson’s critically acclaimed “One Battle After Another” leads the pack with nine nominations, solidifying its position as a frontrunner this awards season. However, the nominations also reveal a significant surge in recognition for international and European auteur films, reflecting a broadening of tastes among the Hollywood Foreign Press Association (HFPA).
The HFPA, still navigating the aftermath of a reputational crisis stemming from accusations of corruption and a lack of diversity, appears to be actively working to reshape its image. This year’s nominations demonstrate a willingness to embrace films beyond the typical Hollywood blockbusters, a change noted by industry observers.
“One Battle After Another,” a stark portrait of contemporary chaos, boasts nominations for Leonardo DiCaprio, Benicio del Toro, Sean Penn, Chase Infiniti, and Teyana Taylor in acting categories. Following closely behind with eight nominations is Joachim Trier’s “Sentimental Value,” a European film that secured second prize at the Cannes Film Festival. Trier’s film notably received nominations for all four of its leading actors, further highlighting its critical acclaim.
The international film category is particularly competitive, featuring a strong lineup including Jafar Panahi’s “A Simple Accident,” a film that carries added weight given Panahi’s recent conviction in Iran. Brazil’s “The Secret Agent” and Spain’s “Sirat” also earned nominations in this category, alongside Norway’s “Sentimental Value” and films from South Korea and Tunisia. Notably, “Sirat” also received a nomination for Best Original Soundtrack, recognizing the work of German musician Kangding Ray, whose score accompanies the film’s narrative of a father searching for his daughter amidst the Moroccan rave scene.
European cinema continues to make a strong showing, with France’s “Nouvelle Vague” and South Korea’s “No Other Choice” also securing nominations. Ryan Coogler’s “Sinners,” a Warner Bros. release exploring themes of racism and Black identity, tied with Chloé Zhao’s “Hamnet,” an adaptation of Maggie O’Farrell’s novel, each receiving six nominations. Timothée Chalamet’s performance in Joshua Safdie’s “Marty Supreme” also garnered attention.
On the television side, “The White Lotus” leads with six nominations, while “The Pitt,” “Separation,” and “Hacks” are also strong contenders. “Adolescence,” a miniseries tackling school abuse and bullying, has emerged as a favorite in its category, alongside “Dying for Sex.” Seth Rogen’s comedic take on Hollywood dynamics in “The Studio” has also been well-received.
The Golden Globes will be presented on January 11 in Los Angeles, with Nikki Glaser hosting the gala. The full list of nominees reveals a diverse and compelling range of cinematic and television achievements, signaling a potentially exciting awards season.
Best Drama Film
- Frankenstein
- Hamnet
- A Simple Accident
- The Secret Agent
- Valor Sentimental
- Sinners
Best Comedy Film
- One Battle After Another
- Marty Supreme
- Bugonia
- Blue Moon
- New Wave
- No Other Choice
Best Director
- Paul Thomas Anderson for ‘One Battle After Another’
- Guillermo Del Toro for ‘Frankenstein’
- Ryan Coogler for ‘Sinners’
- Chloé Zhao for ‘Hamnet’
- Joachim Trier for ‘Sentimental Value’
- Jafar Panahi for ‘A Simple Accident’
Best Script
- ‘Hamnet’ — Maggie O’Farrell and Chloé Zhao
- ‘One Battle After Another’ — Paul Thomas Anderson
- ‘Sinners’ — Ryan Coogler
- ‘Valor Sentimental’ — Joachim Trier and Eskil Vogt
- ‘A Simple Accident’ — Jafar Panahi
- ‘Marty Supreme’ — Ronald Bronstein and Josh Safdie
Best Drama Actor
- Joel Edgerton for ‘Train Dreams’
- Oscar Isaac for ‘Frankenstein’
- Dwayne Johnson for ‘The Smashing Machine’
- Michael B. Jordan for ‘Sinners’
- Wagner Moura for ‘The Secret Agent’
- Jeremy Allen White for ‘Springsteen: Deliver Me From Nowhere’
Best Drama Actress
- Jessie Buckley for ‘Hamnet’
- Jennifer Lawrence for ‘Die my love’
- Renate Reinsve for ‘Valor Sentimental’
- Julia Roberts for ‘Witch Hunt’
- Eva Victor for ‘Sorry, baby’
- Tessa Thompson for ‘Hedda’
Best Comedy Actor
- Timothée Chalamet for ‘Marty Supreme’
- George Clooney for ‘Jay Kelly’
- Leonardo DiCaprio for ‘One Battle After Another’
- Jesse Plemons for ‘Bugonia’
- Ethan Hawke for ‘Blue Moon’
Best Comedy Actress
- Rose Byrne for ‘If I Had Legs I’d Kick You’
- Cynthia Erivo for ‘Wicked Part II’
- Kate Hudson for ‘Song Sung Blue’
- Chase Infiniti for ‘One Battle After Another’
- Amanda Seyfried for ‘The Testament of Ann Lee’
- Emma Stone for ‘Bugonia’
Best Supporting Actor in Film
- Benicio Del Toro for ‘One Battle After Another’
- Jacob Elordi for ‘Frankenstein’
- Paul Mescal for ‘Hamnet’
- Sean Penn for ‘One Battle After Another’
- Adam Sandler for ‘Jay Kelly’
- Stellan Skarsgård for ‘Valor Sentimental’
Best Supporting Actress
- Elle Fanning for ‘Sentimental Value’
- Ariana Grande for ‘Wicked Part II’
- Emily Blunt for ‘The Smashing Machine’
- Inga Ibsdotter Lilleaas for ‘Valor Sentimental’
- Amy Madigan for ‘Weapons’
- Teyana Taylor for ‘One Battle After Another’
Best International Film
- A Simple Accident (France)
- No Other Choice (South Korea)
- The Secret Agent (Brazil)
- Sentimental Value (Norway)
- Sirat (Spain)
- The Voice of Hind (Tunisia)
Best Original Music
- ‘Frankenstein’ — Alexandre Desplat
- ‘Hamnet’ — Max Richter
- ‘One Battle After Another’ — Jonny Greenwood
- ‘Sinners’ — Ludwig Göransson
- ‘Sirat’ — Hans Zimmer
Best Original Song
- ‘Avatar: Fire and Ashes’ — “Dream as One” by Miley Cyrus, Simon Franglen, Mark Ronson and Andrew Wyatt
- ‘The KPop Warriors’ — “Golden” by EJAE and Mark Sonnenblick
- ‘Sinners’ — “I Lied to You” by Ludwig Göransson and Raphael Saadiq
- ‘Wicked Part II’ — “The Girl in the Bubble” by Stephen Schwartz
- ‘Wicked Part II’ — “No place like home” by Stephen Schwartz
- ‘Train Dreams’ — Nick Cave and Bryce Dessner
Best Animated Film
- Arco
- Night’s Watch: The Infinite Fortress
- Elio
- The KPop Warriors
- Little Amelie
- Zootropolis 2
Best Television Series – Drama
- The Pitt (HBO Max)
- Separation (Apple TV)
- More (Apple TV)
- Slow Horses (Apple TV)
- The White Lotus (HBO Max)
- The Diplomat (Netflix)
Best Television Series – Comedy
- Hacks (HBO Max)
- Abbott School (Disney+)
- The Bear (Disney+)
- Nobody Wants This (Netflix)
- The Studio (Apple TV)
- Only Murders in the Building (Disney+)
Best Miniseries or Television Movie
- Adolescence (Netflix)
- Dying for Sex (Disney+)
- Black Mirror (Netflix)
- The Beast in Me (Netflix)
- The Girlfriend (Prime Video)
- Your Worst Nightmare (SkyShowtime)
Best Actor in a Drama Series
- Diego Luna for ‘Andor’
- Mark Ruffalo for ‘Task’
- Adam Scott for ‘Separation’
- Noah Wyle for ‘The Pitt’
- Sterling K. Brown for ‘Paradise’
- Gary Oldman for ‘Slow Horses’
Best Actress in a Drama Series
- Kathy Bates for ‘Matlock’
- Rhea Seehorn for ‘Pluribus’
- Britt Lower for ‘Separation’
- Keri Russell for ‘The Diplomat’
- Helen Mirren for ‘Mobland’
- Bella Ramsey for ‘The Last of us’
Best Actor in a Comedy Series
- Adam Brody for ‘Nobody Wants This’
- Seth Rogen for ‘The Studio’
- Glen Powell for ‘Chad Powers’
- Jeremy Allen White for ‘The Bear’
- Steve Martin for ‘Only Murders in the Building’
- Martin Short for ‘Only Murders in the Building’
Best Actress in a Comedy Series
- Jean Smart for ‘Hacks’
- Kristen Bell for ‘Nobody Wants This’
- Selena Gomez for ‘Only Murders in the Building’
- Jenna Ortega for ‘Wednesday’
- Ayo Edebiri for ‘The Bear’
- Natasha Lyonne for ‘Poker face’
Best Actor in a Miniseries
- Stephen Graham for ‘Adolescence’
- Charlie Hunnam for ‘Monster: The Ed Gein Story’
- Jude Law for ‘Black Rabbit’
- Jacob Elordi for ‘The Narrow Road’
- Paul Giamatti for ‘Black Mirror’
- Matthew Rhys for ‘The Beast in Me’
Best Actress in a Miniseries
- Michelle Williams for ‘Dying for sex’
- Sarah Snook for ‘Your Worst Nightmare’
- Claire Danes for ‘The Beast in Me’
- Rashida Jones for ‘Black Mirror’
- Amanda Seyfried for ‘Long Bright River’
- Robin Wright for ‘The Girlfriend’
Best Supporting Actor on Television
- Owen Cooper for ‘Adolescence’
- Walton Goggins for ‘The White Lotus’
- Tramel Tillman for ‘Separation’
- Billy Crudup for ‘The Morning Show’
- Jason Isaacs for ‘The White Lotus’
- Ashley Walters for ‘Adolescence’
Best Supporting Actress on Television
- Hannah Einbinder for ‘Hacks’
- Erin Doherty for ‘Adolescence’
- Catherine O’Hara for ‘The Studio’
- Carrie Coon for ‘The White Lotus’
- Parker Posey for ‘The White Lotus’
- Aime Lou Wood for ‘The White Lotus’
