Anora dominated the 97th Academy Awards, securing four major Oscars, including Best Picture, Best Director, Best Actress, and Best Adapted Screenplay. Filmmaker Sean Baker, who handled the film’s direction, screenplay, and editing, won two Oscars, being recognized as both Best Director and Best Screenwriter.
Adrien Brody won the award for Best Actor for his remarkable performance in The Brutalist. This marks another Oscar win for Brody, who first received the prestigious award at the age of 29 for his unforgettable role in The Pianist.
Mickey Madison delivered a deeply moving performance as a sex worker in Anora, earning her the Best Actress award. Her acceptance speech went viral, as she openly voiced support for sex workers, receiving a resounding ovation from the audience.
Other award winners:
Best Supporting Actor – Kieran Culkin (A Real Pain)
Best Supporting Actress – Zoe Saldana(Emilia Pérez)
Best Animated Feature Film – Flow
Best Costume Design – Paul Tazewell
Best International Feature Film – I Am Still Here (Brazil)
Best Original Score – Daniel Blumberg (The Brutalist)
Best Live Action Short Film – I Am Not a Robot
Best Cinematography – Lol Crawley (The Brutalist)
Best Visual Effects – Dune: Part Two
Best Sound – Dune: Part Two
Best Original Song – El Mal (Emilia Pérez)
Best Documentary Feature Film – No Other Land
Best Documentary Short Film – The Only Girl in the Orchestra
Best Adapted Screenplay – Peter Straughan (Conclave)
Best Animated Short Film – In the Shadow of the Cypress
