The 97th Academy Awards ceremony finally went on at a grand gala event at the Dolby Theatre, Los Angeles, honoring the pinnacle of film. The romantic drama-comedy 'Anora' swept the evening, bagging the Best Picture, Best Director, Best Actress, Best Screenplay, and Best Editing awards.
Best Actor for Adrien Brody for his performance in The Brutalist and Best Actress for Mikey Madison for her acting in Anora. Sean Baker, director of Anora, won the award for Best Director.
Key Award Winners
- Best Picture – Anora
- Best Actor – Adrien Brody (The Brutalist)
- Best Actress – Mikey Madison (Anora)
- Best Director – Sean Baker (Anora)
- Best Supporting Actor – Kieran Kyle Culkin (A Real Pain)
- Best Supporting Actress – Zoe Saldana (Emilia Perez)
Technical and Special Category Winners
- Best Original Screenplay – Anora (Sean Baker)
- Best Adapted Screenplay – Conclave (Peter Straughan)
- Best Cinematography – The Brutalist (Lal Crawley)
- Best Editing – Anora (Sean Baker)
- Best Costume Design – Wicked (Paul Tazewell)
- Best Makeup & Hairstyling – The Substance
- Best Production Design – Wicked
- Best Original Score – The Brutalist (Daniel Blumberg)
- Best Original Song – El Mal (Emilia Perez)
Special Category Awards
- Best Sound – Dune: Part 2
- Best Visual Effects – Dune: Part 2
- Best International Feature Film – I'm Still Here (Walter Salles – Brazil)
- Best Live Action Short Film – I'm Not a Robot
- Best Documentary Short Film – The Only Girl in the Orchestra
- Best Documentary Feature Film – No Other Land
- Best Animated Feature Film – Flow
- Best Animated Short Film – In the Shadow of the Cypress
Oscars 2025: A Star-Studded Event
The night saw the attendance of some of Hollywood's best-known actors, directors, and industry professionals. Stars dazzled on the red carpet with their style statements, and the awards included amazing performances by Ariana Grande, Cynthia Erivo, Doja Cat, Lisa, Queen Latifah, and Ray.
Despite high expectations, the Live Action Short Film nominee ‘Anuja’ from our Country did not secure an award, as ‘I’m Not a Robot’ claimed the honor.
The Oscars 2025 honored the best in movie-making, and a new gold standard was raised for the world of film. The roll call of winners is the very lifeblood of the finest storytelling, acting, and technical excellence in world cinema.
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