Oscars 2025: Anora and The Brutalist Lead a Night of Milestones and Tributes

The 97th Academy Awards celebrated diverse achievements, with Anora and The Brutalist receiving key honors, and emotional tributes marking the ceremony.

Sean Baker's Anora won Best Picture, continuing its strong awards season performance after earlier guild wins.
Adrien Brody earned his second Oscar for Best Actor in The Brutalist, lauded for its technical brilliance and emotional depth.
Walter Salles' I’m Still Here brought Brazil its first Oscar, winning Best International Feature and earning praise for its poignant storytelling.
Zoe Saldana’s emotional win as Best Supporting Actress for Emilia Pérez marked a historic moment as the first child of Dominican parents to win an Oscar.
Tributes to the late Gene Hackman and a moving acceptance speech by No Other Land filmmakers highlighted the night’s reflections on legacy and justice.