Overview

• 'Anora,' a film by Sean Baker, dominated the 97th Academy Awards with five wins, including Best Picture, Best Director, and Best Original Screenplay.
• Mikey Madison received the Best Actress Oscar for her role in 'Anora,' which follows the story of a New York City strip-tease artist and her encounter with a wealthy client.
• Adrien Brody earned his second Oscar, winning Best Actor for his portrayal of a Holocaust survivor and architect in 'The Brutalist.'
• Zoe Saldaña won Best Supporting Actress for 'Emilia Pérez,' though the film, despite 13 nominations, took home only two awards, partly overshadowed by controversies surrounding its lead actress.
• The Oscar for Best International Feature went to Brazil's 'Je suis toujours là,' while 'No Other Land,' a documentary on Israeli-Palestinian tensions, won Best Documentary.