Towven.com – The 97th Academy Awards, held on March 2, 2025, at the Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles, celebrated a year of remarkable cinematic achievements.
Hosted by Conan O’Brien, the ceremony honored the finest talents in the film industry.
“Anora” Dominates the Night
Sean Baker’s “Anora” emerged as the evening’s standout, securing five Oscars, including Best Picture. Baker made history by winning four awards in a single night: Best Director, Best Original Screenplay, Best Film Editing, and Best Picture.
Mikey Madison’s portrayal in “Anora” earned her the Best Actress award, further cementing the film’s legacy.
Acting Honors
Adrien Brody received the Best Actor award for his role in “The Brutalist,” marking his second Oscar win.
Zoe Saldaña’s performance in “Emilia Pérez” garnered her the Best Supporting Actress award, while Kieran Culkin’s role in “A Real Pain” earned him Best Supporting Actor.
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Notable Wins in Other Categories
“Flow” was honored as Best Animated Feature, and Brazil’s “I’m Still Here” won Best International Feature. Paul Tazewell made history by becoming the first Black man to win Best Costume Design for his work on “Wicked.”
Complete List of Winners
- Best Picture: “Anora”
- Best Director: Sean Baker – “Anora”
- Best Actor: Adrien Brody – “The Brutalist”
- Best Actress: Mikey Madison – “Anora”
- Best Supporting Actor: Kieran Culkin – “A Real Pain”
- Best Supporting Actress: Zoe Saldaña – “Emilia Pérez”
- Best Original Screenplay: Sean Baker – “Anora”
- Best Adapted Screenplay: Peter Straughan – “Conclave”
- Best Animated Feature: “Flow”
- Best International Feature: “I’m Still Here” (Brazil)
- Best Documentary Feature: “No Other Land”
- Best Film Editing: Sean Baker – “Anora”
- Best Cinematography: “The Brutalist”
- Best Original Score: “The Brutalist”
- Best Original Song: “El Mal” – “Emilia Pérez”
- Best Sound: “Dune: Part Two”
- Best Visual Effects: “Dune: Part Two”
- Best Production Design: “Wicked”
- Best Costume Design: Paul Tazewell – “Wicked”
- Best Makeup and Hairstyling: “The Substance”
- Best Animated Short Film: “In the Shadow of the Cypress”
- Best Live Action Short Film: “I’m Not a Robot”
- Best Documentary Short Film: “The Only Girl in the Orchestra”
The 2025 Oscars highlighted the diverse and exceptional talent within the film industry, celebrating both groundbreaking achievements and historic milestones.
