The 97th Academy Awards, held on March 2, 2025, celebrated outstanding achievements in cinema. "Anora," directed by Sean Baker, emerged as the night's biggest winner, securing five Oscars, including Best Picture, Best Director, Best Original Screenplay, Best Editing, and Best Actress for Mikey Madison.
Here is a summary of the major winners:
- Best Picture: "Anora"
- Best Director: Sean Baker for "Anora"
- Best Actor: Adrien Brody for "The Brutalist"
- Best Actress: Mikey Madison for "Anora"
- Best Supporting Actor: Kieran Culkin for "A Real Pain"
- Best Supporting Actress: Zoe Saldaña for "Emilia Pérez"
- Best Original Screenplay: "Anora"
- Best Adapted Screenplay: "Conclave"
- Best Cinematography: "The Brutalist"
- Best Film Editing: "Anora"
- Best Original Score: "The Brutalist"
- Best Original Song: "El Mal" from "Emilia Pérez"
- Best International Feature Film: "I'm Still Here" (Brazil)
- Best Animated Feature Film: "Flow"
- Best Documentary Feature: "No Other Land"
- Best Production Design: "Wicked"
- Best Costume Design: "Wicked"
- Best Makeup and Hairstyling: "The Substance"
- Best Sound: "Dune: Part Two"
- Best Visual Effects: "Dune: Part Two"
The ceremony, hosted by Conan O'Brien, also featured a tribute to the James Bond franchise, honoring longtime producers Barbara Broccoli and Michael G. Wilson.
For a comprehensive list of winners and more details, you can refer to the coverage by The Independent.
