Leonardo DiCaprio at the "Oscar". Photo by Reuters.
The celebration in Hollywood dedicated to the 98th Academy Awards concluded with the triumph of the film "One Battle After Another," directed by Paul Thomas Anderson. This film received the highest honors, including the title of "Best Picture" and the directing award.
The film "Sinners" also made a mark, winning a record number of nominations, as well as the Norwegian drama "Sentimental Value," which became the winner in the "Best International Film" category.
The ceremony was hosted for the second consecutive time by the famous comedian and television host Conan O'Brien.
Who won Best Picture?
This year, ten films competed in the "Best Picture" category: "Bugonia," "F1," "Frankenstein," "Hamnet," "Marty Supreme," "One Battle After Another," "The Secret Agent," "Sentimental Value," "Sinners," and "Train Dreams."As a result, the main award went to Paul Thomas Anderson's "One Battle After Another."
Who was recognized as Best Director?
In the "Best Director" category, the award went to Paul Thomas Anderson for his work on "One Battle After Another." The nominees also included Chloe Zhao for "Hamnet," Josh Safdie for "Marty Supreme," Joachim Trier for "Sentimental Value," and Ryan Coogler for "Sinners."Best Screenwriters
The Oscar for Best Original Screenplay was awarded to Ryan Coogler for his work on the film "Sinners," which was praised by the Academy for its unique and powerful style, combining drama, fantasy, and family themes.
Ryan Coogler. Photo by Reuters.
In the "Adapted Screenplay" category, Paul Thomas Anderson won for the screenplay of "One Battle After Another," marking his first Oscar statuette in this category.
Best Actors
Best Actor
Michael B. Jordan. Photo by Reuters.
The award for Best Actor went to Michael B. Jordan for his role in "Sinners." Other nominees in this category included Timothée Chalamet ("Marty Supreme"), Leonardo DiCaprio ("One Battle After Another"), Ethan Hawke ("Blue Moon"), and Wagner Moura ("The Secret Agent").
Best Actress
Jessie Buckley. Photo by Reuters.
Jessie Buckley was recognized as Best Actress for her role in the drama "Hamnet," where she played Agnes Shakespeare, who experiences the loss of her son, which became the basis for creating "Hamlet." Other nominees included Rose Byrne ("If I Had Legs I'd Kick You"), Renate Reinsve ("Sentimental Value"), Emma Stone ("Bugonia"), and Kate Hudson ("Song Sung Blue").
Best Supporting Roles
In the supporting acting categories, the awards went to Sean Penn and Amy Madigan. Sean Penn was recognized for his role in "One Battle After Another," which also featured Benicio del Toro and Leonardo DiCaprio. Other nominees included Jacob Elordi for "Frankenstein," Delroy Lindo for "Sinners," and Stellan Skarsgård for "Sentimental Value."
Amy Madigan. Photo by Reuters.
Amy Madigan received the Oscar for her role in the film "Weapons." In her category, other nominees included Elle Fanning ("Sentimental Value"), Wunmi Mosaku ("Sinners"), Teyana Taylor ("One Battle After Another"), and Norwegian actress Inga Ibsdottir Lilleos for "Sentimental Value."
Best Foreign Film
The Norwegian drama "Sentimental Value," directed by Joachim Trier, was recognized as the Best Foreign Film. Other nominees in this category included the Brazilian film "The Secret Agent," the Iranian film "It Was Just an Accident," and the Tunisian film "The Voice of Hind Rajab."The Oscar ceremony continues, and the list of winners will be updated as results are announced in other categories.
