Oscars 2025: Anora Sweeps Awards
The ceremony featured a range of winners, including "The Brutalist" for best actor, "I'm Still Here" for best international feature film, and "Conclave" for best adapted screenplay. The night was filled with memorable performances, tributes, and acceptance speeches, making it a night to remember in the world of film.
The 97th Academy Awards ceremony took place on March 2, 2025, at the Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles, with "Anora" winning a total of five Oscars, including best picture and best director, making it a big night for the film and its director Sean Baker.
The ceremony, hosted by Conan O'Brien, featured a range of winners and presenters, including Sean Baker, who tied Walt Disney's record for the most wins in a single year. "Anora" won awards for best original screenplay, best cinematography, and best actress for Mikey Madison. Other notable winners included Adrien Brody, who won his second Oscar for his lead role in "The Brutalist," and Kieran Culkin, who won the award for best supporting actor.
The ceremony also included a tribute to the late Gene Hackman, who was remembered for his contributions to cinema. The In Memoriam segment featured a standing ovation for Hackman, who was found dead along with his wife at their New Mexico home last week. The documentary "No Other Land" won the award for best documentary feature film, with the filmmakers using their acceptance speeches to highlight the effects of Israel's military campaigns in Gaza and the occupied West Bank.
The ceremony featured performances by various artists, including Doja Cat, Raye, and Lisa, as well as a tribute to Quincy Jones, who was remembered for his contributions to music and film. The James Bond tribute featured a medley of songs from the franchise, with performers including Doja Cat, Lisa, and Raye. The film "Wicked" also won awards for best costume design and best production design.
The 97th Academy Awards ceremony was a celebration of the best in film for the year 2024, with many notable winners and memorable performances. The ceremony honored the best in film, with "Anora" being the biggest winner of the night, and concluded with a sense of excitement and anticipation for the upcoming year in film.
