Oscar 2025: “ANORA” dominates with five Academy Awards

The 2025 Academy Awards ended on Sunday with Anore who captured five Oscars, including the best film, the best director (Sean Baker) and the best actress (Mikey Madison), in a ceremony forced to stars hosted by Conan O’Brien on the largest Hollywood night.

Adrien Brody won his second prize for the best actor, for the Brutista, while Kieran Culkin (a real pain) and Zoe Saldaña (Emilia Pérez) brought home the Oscars for support roles.

Morgan Freeman paid tribute to Gene Hackman, who was found dead last week together with his wife and dog in their home in New Mexico. And Oprah Winfrey, Whoopi Goldberg and Queen Latifah honored Quincy Jones, who died in November.

The show recognized the firefighters who fought the fatal fires of Los Angeles who led the nominations to postpone twice in January.

● ‘ANORA’ wins the best movie

Anora brought home the greatest honor of the night, the Oscar for the best film. The film won five of the six categories for which he earned nominations. The director Sean Baker and the cast of the film, including the winner of the best actress Mikey Madison and producers Alex Coco and Samantha Quan, went up on stage to accept the prize.

“To all dreamers and young filmmakers outside, they tell the stories you want to tell. Tells the stories that move you. I promise you, you will never regret it, “he said quan.

Added Baker: “I want to thank the Academy for recognizing a truly independent film. This film was made on the blood, the sweat and tears of incredible indie artists. “

● The director of the anraora Sean Baker urges the public to support local cinemas: “It depends on us”

When Sean Baker went on stage to accept the Oscar for Best Director, he took the opportunity to enthrall people who continue to go to the cinemas passionately.

“Where did we fall in love with the movies? At the cinema. Watching a film at the theater with an audience is an experience, “Baker said.” At a time when the world can feel very divided, this is more important than ever. It is a common experience that simply does not arrive at home. At this moment, the theatrical experience is threatened. Cinema, in particular the theaters of independent property, are fighting. It is up to us to support them. “

Baker added that during the Covid-19 pandemic, almost 1,000 cinema in the United States failed.

“If we don’t invert this trend, we will lose a vital part of our culture.”

Baker concluded his speech with what he called his “battle cry”.

“The filmmakers continue to make films for the big screen. I know I will do it, “he said.” Distributors, please focus first on the theatrical versions of your films. Parents, they introduce your children to movies in cinemas and you will modify the next generation of cinema lovers and filmmakers. And for all of us, when we can, please watch movies. “