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"Anora" wins Oscar best picture, actress and director, while Adrien Brody takes best actor at most unpredictable Academy Awards in years.

Best actor Adrien Brody, best actress Mikey Madison, best director Sean Baker, and best picture “Anora” triumphed in the 97th Annual Academy Awards ceremony. It was a big night for celebrating indie filmmakers — and for reaffirming the unwavering degeneracy of Hollywood film standards.

Independent film Anora was the big winner at the Oscars on Sunday, scooping five Academy Awards including best actress and best picture.

But "Anora" and "Conclave" appear to be locked in a tight two-horse race to win best picture at the Oscars on Sunday.

Sean Baker wins Best Director for Anora. Oscars 2025 live updates: Best Actor award goes to Adrien Brody for The Brutalist. “What

Independent film "Anora" — the tale of a sex worker whose marriage to the son of a Russian oligarch quickly unravels — was the big winner at the Oscars on Sunday, scooping five awards including best picture.

"Long live independent film," says director Sean Baker, whose four-Oscar night ... to college," and also "Conclave": "It's about the Catholic Church but don't worry." O'Brien tackles "Anora ...