97th Academy Awards: "Anora" and "The Brutalist" Shine as Big Winners

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The 97th Academy Awards, also known as the 2025 Oscars, took center stage to honor the finest achievements in cinema from the past year. The prestigious event, held in Los Angeles, celebrated the best films, directors, actors, and other creative talents who left their mark on the industry in 2024.

Heading into the ceremony, Emilia Pérez led the nominations with 13 nods, while Wicked and The Brutalist followed closely with 10 nominations each. As the evening unfolded, the biggest winners emerged, with Anora securing Best Picture and Sean Baker winning Best Director for his work on the film.

Key Oscar Winners 2025

• Best Picture

Winner: AnoraNominees: The Brutalist, A Complete Unknown, Conclave, Dune: Part Two, Emilia Pérez, I’m Still Here, Nickel Boys, The Substance, Wicked

• Best Director

Winner: Sean Baker (Anora)Nominees: Brady Corbet (The Brutalist), James Mangold (A Complete Unknown), Jacques Audiard (Emilia Pérez), Coralie Fargeat (The Substance)

• Best Actor in a Leading Role

Winner: Adrien Brody (The Brutalist)Nominees: Timothée Chalamet (A Complete Unknown), Colman Domingo (Sing Sing), Ralph Fiennes (Conclave), Sebastian Stan (The Apprentice)

• Best Actress in a Leading Role

Winner: Mikey Madison (Anora)Nominees: Cynthia Erivo (Wicked), Karla Sofía Gascón (Emilia Pérez), Demi Moore (The Substance), Fernanda Torres (I’m Still Here)

• Best Actor in a Supporting Role

Winner: Kieran Culkin (A Real Pain)Nominees: Yura Borisov (Anora), Edward Norton (A Complete Unknown), Guy Pearce (The Brutalist), Jeremy Strong (The Apprentice)

• Best Actress in a Supporting Role

Winner: Zoe Saldaña (Emilia Pérez)Nominees: Monica Barbaro (A Complete Unknown), Ariana Grande (Wicked), Felicity Jones (The Brutalist), Isabella Rossellini (Conclave)

• Best Writing (Adapted Screenplay)

Winner: ConclaveNominees: A Complete Unknown, Emilia Pérez, Nickel Boys, Sing Sing

• Best Writing (Original Screenplay)

Winner: AnoraNominees: The Brutalist, A Real Pain, September 5, The Substance

• Best Cinematography

Winner: The BrutalistNominees: Dune: Part Two, Emilia Pérez, Maria, Nosferatu

Other Notable Wins

• Best Animated Feature Film: Flow
• Best Original Score: The Brutalist
• Best Original Song: El Mal (Emilia Pérez)
• Best Production Design: Wicked
• Best Film Editing: Anora
• Best Documentary Feature Film: No Other Land
• Best International Feature Film: I’m Still Here (Brazil)
• Best Visual Effects: Dune: Part Two
• Best Costume Design: Wicked

The 97th Academy Awards delivered a night of surprises, emotional speeches, and well-deserved accolades. While Anora and The Brutalist stood out with major wins, all nominated films and talents showcased the incredible storytelling and creativity that defined cinema in 2024.