"Anora" Steals the Show
Hollywood's biggest night, the 97th Academy Awards, wrapped up on March 3rd EST (March 4th IST) at the iconic Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles, California, and it was a night dominated by Sean Baker's "Anora." The film took home the coveted Best Picture award, along with several other major honours – check list.
While "Anora" was the clear frontrunner, the evening also saw well-deserved recognition for individual performances. Adrien Brody snagged the Best Actor Oscar for his role in "The Brutalist," while Mikey Madison took home the Best Actress award for her performance in, you guessed it, "Anora." The awards show, kicked off with Robert Downey Jr. presenting the award for Best Supporting Actor.
The nominations list itself was a showcase of cinematic diversity, featuring films like "Emilia Perez," "The Brutalist," and "Anora," highlighting the breadth of talent and storytelling in the industry.
The Winners' Circle: A Complete List
Here's a breakdown of who took home the golden statuettes in each category:
- Best Film: Anora
- Best Actor: Adrien Brody (The Brutalist)
- Best Actress: Mikey Madison (Anora)
- Best Supporting Actor: Kieran Culkin (A Real Pain)
- Best Supporting Actress: Zoe Saldana (Emilia Perez)
- Best Director: Sean Baker (Anora)
- Best Cinematography: Lol Crawley (The Brutalist)
- Best Original Screenplay: Sean Baker (Anora)
- Best Adapted Screenplay: Conclave
- Best Original Score: Daniel Bloomberg (The Brutalist)
- Best Sound: Dune Part Two
- Best Visual Effects: Dune Part Two
- Best Original Song: "El Mal" (Emilia Perez)
- Best International Feature Film: I'm Still Here
- Best Documentary Short Film: The Only Girl in the Orchestra
- *Best Editing: Anora
- Best Documentary Feature Film: No Other Land
- Best Animated Film: Flow
- Best Animated Short Film: In The Shadow of The Cypress
- Best Costume Design: Paul Tazewell (Wicked)
- Best Makeup and Hair Styling: The Substance
- Best Production Design: Wicked
- Best Live Action Short Film: I'm Not a Robot.
The 97th Academy Awards provided a night of celebration for the film industry, recognizing excellence across a wide range of categories. While "Anora's" dominance was the headline story, the diverse list of winners reflects the vibrant and ever-evolving landscape of cinema. The night started with Robert Downey Jr, presenting the award for Best Supporting Actor.
