Leonardo DiCaprio was nominated for an "Oscar" for his role in the film "One Battle After Another." Photo by Reuters.
At the 98th Academy Awards ceremony held in Hollywood, the film "One Battle After Another," directed by Paul Thomas Anderson, emerged as the main winner, receiving several significant awards, including the statuette for Best Picture and Best Director.
Additionally, special attention was drawn to "Sinners," which was presented in a record number of nominations, as well as the Norwegian drama "Sentimental Value," recognized as the Best International Film.
For the second consecutive year, the ceremony was hosted by comedian and television presenter Conan O'Brien.
Best Picture Award
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 top prize was awarded to Paul Thomas Anderson's film "One Battle After Another."
Best Director Award
Paul Thomas Anderson also received the award for Best Director for his work on "One Battle After Another." His competitors in this category included Chloé Zhao for "Hamnet," Josh Safdie ("Marty Supreme"), Joachim Trier ("Sentimental Value"), and Ryan Coogler ("Sinners").Screenplay Awards
Ryan Coogler won the "Oscar" for Best Original Screenplay for the film "Sinners," which was recognized for its unique and expressive style, blending elements of drama, fantasy, and family story.
Ryan Coogler. Photo by Reuters.
In the "Adapted Screenplay" category, Paul Thomas Anderson won for his work on "One Battle After Another," marking his first "Oscar" statuette for screenplay in his career.
Best Actor Award
Michael B. Jordan. Photo by Reuters.
The award for Best Actor was presented to Michael B. Jordan for his performance in "Sinners." This nomination list also included Timothée Chalamet ("Marty Supreme"), Leonardo DiCaprio ("One Battle After Another"), Ethan Hawke ("Blue Moon"), and Wagner Moura ("The Secret Agent").
Best Actress Award
Jessie Buckley. Photo by Reuters.
The award for Best Actress was awarded to Jessie Buckley for her work in the drama "Hamnet," directed by Chloé Zhao. She played the role of Agnes Shakespeare, the wife of William Shakespeare, who experiences the loss of her son, which is connected to the writing of the play "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 Actors
Sean Penn and Amy Madigan won awards for their supporting roles. Penn was recognized for his work in "One Battle After Another," which also starred Benicio del Toro and Leonardo DiCaprio. Other nominees included Jacob Elordi ("Frankenstein"), Delroy Lindo ("Sinners"), and Stellan Skarsgård ("Sentimental Value").
Amy Madigan. Photo by Reuters.
Amy Madigan won the "Oscar" for her role in the film "Weapons." In this category, nominees also included Elle Fanning ("Sentimental Value"), Wunmi Mosaku ("Sinners"), Teyana Taylor ("One Battle After Another"), and Norwegian actress Inga Ibsdotter Lilleås for "Sentimental Value."
Best Foreign Film
The Norwegian drama "Sentimental Value," directed by Joachim Trier, was awarded Best Foreign Film. This category also 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.
