Anora dominates Oscar, wins Best Picture title

The 2024 film premiered at the Cannes Film Festival last year.

Director Sean Baker had a remarkable evening when he swept the awards for director, editing and original screenplay.

He created history by becoming the first person to win four Oscars for the same film in one night.

In his first speech after receiving the award, Baker was quoted as saying by The Guardian: "They have shared their stories, they have shared their life experiences over the years, my deepest respect, I share this with you."

Mikey Madison, who won hearts by playing the character of a sex worker in Anora, clinched the Best Actress title, beating Hollywood star Demi Moore who put up a strong show with The Substance.

Moore was seen as a frontrunner for the title after winning at the Golden Globes and the Screen Actors Guild awards.

The Substance managed to win just one title for makeup and hairstyling.

The Best Actor award went to  Adrien Brody for playing the lead in The Brutalist.

The movie was seen as a major challenge for Anora on its path to clinch the Best Movie title.

This was Brody's second Best Actor award win after he had lifted it in 2003 for playing the lead in  The Pianist.

The Brutalist ended the night with two other awards for cinematography and original score for British composer Daniel Blumberg.

Adrien and Halle Berry recreated their 2003 Award night red carpet moment when he had kissed her.

The International Feature Film award was won by the Brazilian movie I'm Still Here.

The full list of winners is given below:

Best picture: Anora

Best Actor: Adrien Brody

Best Actress: Mikey Madison

Director: Sean Baker

Best Supporting Actress: Zoe Saldana

Best Supporting Actor: Kieran Culkin

International Film: I’m Still Here

Documentary Feature: No Other Land

Original Screenplay: Anora

Adapted Screenplay: Conclave

Original Score: The Brutalist

Original Song: El Mal from Emilia Pérez

Animated Film: Flow

Visual Effects: Dune: Part Two

Costume Design: Wicked

Cinematography: The Brutalist

Documentary Short Film: The Only Girl in the Orchestra

Best Sound: Dune: Part Two

Production Design: Wicked

Makeup and Hairstyling: The Substance

Film Editing: Anora

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