The 97th Academy Awards ceremony took place on Sunday, March 2, 2025, at the Dolby Theatre in Hollywood, Los Angeles. It was an incredible night filled with memorable moments, groundbreaking wins, and a strong emphasis on independent cinema. Here’s a quick summary of the ceremony:-
97th Academy Awards – March 2, 2025
Host: Comedian Conan O’Brien brought his signature humor to the ceremony.
Venue: Dolby Theatre in Hollywood, Los Angeles.
Major Winners:
Best Picture of 97th OSCAR AWARD 2025: Anora (directed by Sean Baker)
Best Director of 97th OSCAR AWARD 2025: Sean Baker (Anora)
Best Actress of 97th OSCAR AWARD 2025: Mikey Madison (Anora) – for her portrayal of an exotic dancer.
Best Actor of 97th OSCAR AWARD 2025: Adrien Brody (The Brutalist) – his second Oscar in this category.
Best Supporting Actor of 97th OSCAR AWARD 2025: Kieran Culkin (A Real Pain) – dedicated his win to his wife and family.
Best Animated Feature of 97th OSCAR AWARD 2025: Flow (Latvia) – first Latvian film to win this award.
Best International Feature of 97th OSCAR AWARD 2025: (Brazil) – directed by Walter Salles.
Memorable Moments:
Mikey Madison honored the sex worker community in her acceptance speech.
Adrien Brody addressed issues of antisemitism and racism in his speech.
Tribute to Gene Hackman: Morgan Freeman delivered a heartfelt homage to the legendary actor.
Performances included segments inspired by The Wizard of Oz and a James Bond medley.
Historic Wins:
Latvia and Brazil celebrated their first-ever Oscars.
Anora dominated the night with 5 wins, showcasing the power of independent cinema.
This ceremony sounds like a beautiful celebration of diversity, creativity, and the impact of smaller-budget films.
