The 97th Academy Awards, held at the Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles, celebrated outstanding achievements in cinema. The film “Anora” emerged as a significant winner, securing five Oscars, including Best Picture.
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: Sean Baker for “Anora”
- Best Adapted Screenplay: “Conclave”
- Best Animated Feature Film: “Flow”
- Best International Feature Film: “I’m Still Here” (Brazil)
- Best Cinematography: “The Brutalist”
- Best Film Editing: Sean Baker for “Anora”
- Best Production Design: “Wicked”
- Best Costume Design: Paul Tazewell for “Wicked”
- Best Original Score: “The Brutalist”
- Best Original Song: “Emilia Pérez”
- Best Sound: “Dune: Part Two”
- Best Visual Effects: “Dune: Part Two”
- Best Documentary Feature: “No Other Land”
- Best Documentary Short Subject: “The Only Girl in the Orchestra”
The ceremony also honored industry veterans such as Juliet Taylor, Quincy Jones, Richard Curtis, Barbara Broccoli, and Michael G. Wilson for their significant contributions to cinema.
Notably, India’s official entry, “Laapataa Ladies,” directed by Kiran Rao, was in contention but did not secure a nomination.
The event was hosted by Conan O’Brien, marking his inaugural appearance as the Oscars host.
