2025 Academy Awards: Anora and Sean Baker Dominate the Night
- March 4, 2025
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- Posted by: Andrés David Vargas Quesada
The 97th edition of the 2025 Academy Awards left an unforgettable mark, held on Sunday, March 2, at the Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles. With Conan O’Brien as the host, the ceremony was filled with emotion and surprises. In this edition, Anora, the latest masterpiece by Sean Baker, triumphed in the major categories, marking an unprecedented victory. In this post, we explore the winners of the night’s most prominent awards and the most memorable moments that defined this edition.
Anora Wins Big as the Night's Top Winner
Anora was the most celebrated film of the night, winning three of the most important awards: Best Picture, Best Director (Sean Baker), and Best Original Screenplay (also for Sean Baker). This film, which has been praised by critics, solidified Baker as one of the most influential filmmakers of his generation. Actress Mikey Madison, who shone in the leading role, was also recognized as Best Actress, completing a cycle of victories that made Oscar history in 2025.
The Other Big Winners
In the Best Actor category, Adrien Brody stood out for his role in The Brutalist, while Daniel Blumberg won Best Original Score for the same film. Dune: Part 2, on the other hand, took home Best Sound and Best Visual Effects, establishing itself as one of the most impressive technical productions of the season. The Best Production Design category also went to Wicked, with a spectacular set design that did not go unnoticed.
International Cinema and Animation: Global Talents Shine
Brazil stood out with Aún estoy aquí (I’m Still Here), which won Best International Feature Film, while Latvia shone with Flow, an animation that surprised with its unique visual storytelling. Documentaries also had a significant presence, with No Other Land winning Best Documentary Feature, and The Only Girl in the Orchestra taking home the award for Best Documentary Short Film.
The 2025 Academy Awards once again proved that cinema has the power to excite, surprise, and challenge its audience. Anora emerged as the big winner, but the special moments and unexpected victories contributed to one of the most thrilling ceremonies in recent history. With the participation of both emerging talents and established veterans, the night reflected the soul of cinema: the ability to tell stories that transcend generations.
