The 97th annual Academy Awards was a night to remember as Hollywood’s finest gathered to celebrate the best in film. Adrien Brody took home his second leading man Oscar for his captivating performance in “The Brutalist,” while Mikey Madison shined as she won the best actress statuette for her role in the critically acclaimed film “Anora.” Speaking of “Anora,” the film was the big winner of the night, taking home five awards including the prestigious best picture award.
Kieran Culkin also had a reason to celebrate as he won the Oscar for best supporting actor for his work on “A Real Pain,” while Zoe Saldaña impressed the audience with her performance in “Emilia Pérez,” earning her the best supporting actress award. Director Sean Baker had a remarkable night, winning the screenplay, director, and editing awards for his work on “Anora.”
In the animated categories, “Flow” emerged victorious as the best animated feature film, beating out tough competition like “The Wild Robot.” Paul Tazewell made history by becoming the first Black man to win an Oscar for costume design for his outstanding work on “Wicked.”
The complete list of winners at the Oscars includes:
– Best picture: “Anora”
– Best Actor: Adrien Brody, “The Brutalist”
– Best Actress: Mikey Madison, “Anora”
– Director: Sean Baker, “Anora”
– Best Supporting Actress: Zoe Saldaña, “Emilia Pérez”
– Best Supporting Actor: Kieran Culkin, “A Real Pain”
– International Film: “I’m Still Here”
– Documentary Feature: “No Other Land”
– Original Screenplay: “Anora,” Sean Baker
– Adapted Screenplay: “Conclave,” Peter Straughan
– Original Score: “The Brutalist,” Daniel Blumberg
– Original Song: “El Mal” from “Emilia Pérez”
– Animated Film: “Flow”
– Visual Effects: “Dune: Part Two”
– Costume Design: “Wicked,” Paul Tazewell
– Cinematography: “The Brutalist,” Lol Crawley
– Documentary Short Film: “The Only Girl in the Orchestra”
– Best Sound: “Dune: Part Two”
– Production Design: “Wicked”
– Makeup and Hairstyling: “The Substance”
– Film Editing: “Anora,” Sean Baker
– Live Action Short Film: “I’m Not a Robot”
– Animated Short Film: “In the Shadow of the Cypress”
The event was a night filled with glamour, talent, and well-deserved recognition for the hard work and dedication of everyone involved in the world of cinema. The Oscars truly showcased the best of the best in the film industry, leaving audiences eagerly anticipating what the future holds for the world of cinema.
