the 97th Academy Awards took place on March 2, 2025, at the Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles. As one of the most prestigious nights in cinema, the Oscars celebrated the year’s most outstanding films and artists. This year’s ceremony was hosted by Conan O'Brien, making for an unforgettable evening.
Biggest Winners of the Night
"Anora", directed by Sean Baker, was the biggest winner of the night, taking home five awards (Vogue Türkiye):
Best Picture
Best Director (Sean Baker)
Best Actress (Mikey Madison)
Best Original Screenplay
Best Editing
Adrien Brody won Best Actor for his role in The Brutalist, earning his second Oscar after 22 years (IMDb).
Zoe Saldaña won Best Supporting Actress for Emilia Pérez (People).
Kieran Culkin secured Best Supporting Actor for his performance in A Real Pain (Entertainment Weekly).
Technical Category Highlights
Wicked won Best Production Design and Best Costume Design (The Scottish Sun).
Dune: Part Two won Best Sound and Best Visual Effects (Merlin’in Kazanı).
Paul Tazewell made history as the first Black male winner in Best Costume Design (People).
International and Animation Categories
Best International Feature Film went to I'm Still Here from Brazil (BILD).
Best Animated Feature was awarded to Flow, directed by Gints Zilbalodis from Latvia (IMDb).
Honorary Awards and Special Moments
the Academy honored music producer Quincy Jones and casting director Juliet Taylor with lifetime achievement awards for their contributions to cinema (Wikipedia).
This year’s Oscars were not only about the winners but also about the emotional moments and surprises. "Anora" dominated the night, while advancements in technical categories and recognition of international films showed that the future of cinema is brighter than ever.
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