Sat Mar 08 11:50:00 UTC 2025: ## “Anora” Dominates 97th Academy Awards

**LOS ANGELES, March 3, 2025** – The 97th Academy Awards ceremony concluded last night, with Sean Baker’s “Anora” sweeping the biggest awards, taking home five Oscars including Best Picture and Best Director. Mikey Madison secured Best Actress for her performance in the film, adding to its impressive haul.

Other notable wins included Adrien Brody (Best Actor for “The Brutialist”), Zoe Saldaña (Best Supporting Actress for “Emilia Pérez”), and Kieran Culkin (Best Supporting Actor for “A Real Pain”). “The Brutialist” also won Best Costume Design, while “Wicked” secured the award for Best Production Design. Latvia’s “Flow” won Best Animated Short Film, and “The Only Girl in the Orchestra” took home the Best Documentary Short. “The Substance” won Best International Feature Film, representing France. Several other awards were presented in various categories, including cinematography, sound, original score, and screenplay. A full list of winners and nominees is available online.

The ceremony, broadcast live on ABC, featured musical performances, acceptance speeches, and a dazzling display of fashion on the red carpet. A recording of the complete ceremony is available for a limited time.

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