Sean Baker’s ‘Anora’ dominates oscar awards with five wins

The 2024 awards season kicked off with a major triumph for Sean Baker’s romantic comedy-drama “Anora”.

Baker’s film dominated the evening, earning five awards, including Best Picture, as he wrote, directed, produced, and edited the project.

Conan O’Brien hosted the event, which highlighted 23 categories celebrating industry-wide achievements.

Meanwhile, Mikey Madison won Best Actress for her captivating role in Anora, thrilling audiences and critics alike.

Additionally, Baker made history by securing four individual awards: Best Director, Original Screenplay, Film Editing, and Best Picture.

Elsewhere, Adrien Brody claimed Best Actor for The Brutalist, while Zoe Saldaña earned Best Supporting Actress for Emilia Pérez.

Kieran Culkin’s role in “A Real Pain” earned him the Best Supporting Actor accolade.

The international feature category saw Brazil’s “I’m Still Here“ taking home the top prize. Meanwhile, Latvia’s “Flow” was named Best Animated Feature. Other notable wins included *Conclave* for Best Adapted Screenplay and *El Mal* from *Emilia Pérez* for Best Original Song.

The technical categories highlighted a diverse array of films. “Wicked” dominated in areas such as Best Costume Design and Best Production Design, while *Dune: Part Two* excelled in Best Sound and Best Visual Effects.

“The Brutalist” received recognition for its cinematography and original score.

In the documentary categories, “No Other Lan” won Best Documentary Feature, while “The Only Girl in the Orchestra” was awarded Best Documentary Short. The animated short category was led by “In the Shadow of the Cypress”, and “I’m Not a Robot” claimed victory as Best Live Action Short.

The evening celebrated a variety of creative talents and genres, with standout moments from both established names and emerging voices in cinema. As the awards season continues, “Anora” and its team have set a high bar for storytelling and filmmaking excellence.

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