For filmmakers, Hans Zimmer is a guarantee of success. The composer from Germany was therefore a top favorite at this year’s Golden Globes.
Star composer Hans Zimmer (64) has won another Golden Globe trophy. The native of Frankfurt won the prize of the Association of Foreign Press (HFPA) for his composition for the science fiction drama “Dune”. It was his 14th nomination in the category “Best Film Music”. He already has two Globes, 1995 for “The Lion King” and 2001 for “Gladiator”.
With Zimmer, four other candidates were in the running, the Briton Jonny Greenwood (“The Power of the Dog”), the French Alexandre Desplat (“French Dispatch”), the Spaniard Alberto Iglesias (“Parallel Mothers”) and the American Germaine Franco (“Encanto”).
Will Smith best drama actor
US actor Will Smith has won the Golden Globe for best drama actor. He won the award with his leading role in the sports drama “King Richard”. Among others, Benedict Cumberbatch (“The Power of the Dog”) and Denzel Washington (“Macbeth”) competed with Smith at the 79th Globe Awards.
Actress and singer Rachel Zegler won the Golden Globe for leading actress in a comedy / musical. The 20-year-old convinced with her role in Steven Spielberg’s film musical “West Side Story”. At the 79th Globe Awards she prevailed against Jennifer Lawrence (“Don’t Look Up”) and Emma Stone (“Cruella”), among others.
Award for Nicole Kidman
Actress Nicole Kidman won the Golden Globe for Best Drama Actress for her leading role in “Being the Ricardos”. With Kidman at the 79th Globe Awards, Kristen Stewart (“Spencer”), Jessica Chastain (“Eyes of Tammy Faye”) and Lady Gaga (“House of Gucci”) were in the running.
Jane Campion received the Golden Globe for best director with the western “The Power of the Dog”. In addition to the New Zealander, Kenneth Branagh (“Belfast”) and Steven Spielberg (“West Side Story”) were nominated.
The Western “The Power of the Dog” won the Golden Globe for best film drama. He prevailed against candidates such as “Belfast” and “Dune”, among others. Director Jane Campion also won the Director’s Globe. Steven Spielberg’s film musical “West Side Story” won the Golden Globe in the “Comedy / Musical” category.
Gala is canceled this year
Andrew Garfield was named Best Actor in a Comedy / Musical. He starred in the musical film “Tick, Tick.Boom!” by director Lin-Manuel Miranda. It is the first Globe win in his career.
The winners in 25 film and television categories were announced by the International Press Association (HFPA) on Monday night in Beverly Hills. The 79th Globe Awards ran without nominees and star guests, the usual TV gala was canceled. The names of the winners were announced on the organization’s social media.