Oscars 2025: 'Anora' Dominates with Five Wins at 97th Academy Awards

The independent film 'Anora' leads the night, while 'Dune: Part Two' and 'Der Brutalist' also secure notable victories.

'Anora,' directed by Sean Baker, won five Oscars, including Best Picture, Best Director, Best Actress (Mikey Madison), Best Original Screenplay, and Best Film Editing.
'Dune: Part Two' received two technical awards for Best Sound and Best Visual Effects, continuing its success as a cinematic spectacle.
'Der Brutalist' earned three Oscars, including Best Actor for Adrien Brody, Best Cinematography, and Best Original Score, highlighting its poignant narrative of a Holocaust survivor's struggles in post-war America.
The Brazilian film 'I'm Still Here' won Best International Feature, marking a historic first Oscar win for Brazil.
The documentary 'No Other Land,' created by a Palestinian-Israeli team, won Best Documentary Feature and included pointed critiques of U.S. foreign policy during the acceptance speech.