11 Highlight of Recent Award – Wining Film & Person

Highlights of Recent Award-Winning Films

1. Anora – Major Oscar Sweep

• At the 97th Academy Awards (March 2, 2025), Anora took home five Oscars, including Best Picture, Best Director, Best Original Screenplay, Best Actress (Mikey Madison), and Best Film Editing. It made history as Sean Baker became the first filmmaker to win four Oscars for the same film, tying Walt Disney’s record (though Disney’s wins were for different projects) PitchforkPeople.comThe Washington PostAl JazeeraBBCLos Angeles Times.

2. The Brutalist – Acclaimed Performances & Technical Wins

• Adrien Brody earned Best Actor at the Oscars for The Brutalist, his second award The Washington PostAl Jazeera.

• The film also secured Oscars for original score and cinematography Los Angeles TimesBBC.

3. Flow – Animated Milestone

• Flow, a Latvian animated film, made history by winning the Academy Award for Best Animated Feature—the first for Latvia and the first-ever independent animated feature to claim the prize. It also earned a Golden Globe and an Independent Spirit Award for Best International Film.

4. No Other Land – Powerful Documentary

• This documentary won Best Documentary Feature at the Oscars, recognized for its portrayal of Israeli-Palestinian cooperation amid tensions. The filmmakers delivered an emotional message about unity and called for an end to violence Al JazeeraeuronewsOutlook IndiaTIME.

5. I’m Still Here – International Feature Triumph

• Hailed as the first Brazilian film to win the Academy Award for Best International Feature Film, I’m Still Heretells a heartfelt story based on a real-life memoir Outlook IndiaBBC.

6. Emilia Pérez – Artistic & Musical Accolades

• The film won Best Supporting Actress (Zoe Saldaña) and Best Original Song (“El Mal”) at the Oscars. Saldaña’s win was especially notable BBCTIMEDCM.

7. Wicked – Critics and Design Recognition

• Named Best Film by the National Board of Review, Wicked also received awards for Best Director and a Spotlight Award (for Cynthia Erivo and Ariana Grande) .

• At the Oscars, it won Best Costume Design and Best Production Design, with Paul Tazewell becoming the first Black man to win for costume design BBCThe Washington PostPitchforkLos Angeles Times.

8. Laapataa Ladies – IIFA Bollywood Sweep

• At the 25th IIFA Awards in March 2025, this film dominated with 10 wins including Best Film, Best Director (Kiran Rao), and Best Actress (Nitanshi Goel). It also garnered the most nominations of the event Wikipedia.

9. Deaf – Audience Favorite in Berlin

• Spanish drama Deaf, directed by Eva Libertad, won the Panorama Audience Award for Best Feature Film at the 2025 Berlin International Film Festival. It premiered on February 15 and released in theaters in April Wikipedia.

10. The Ceremony – Edinburgh’s Top Debut

• Jack King’s debut feature The Ceremony won the inaugural Sean Connery Prize at the Edinburgh Film Festival. It’s a gritty portrayal of migrant lives in the Yorkshire Dales, blending realism with allegory The Guardian.

11. Sanya Malhotra – National Award Recognition

• Indian actress Sanya Malhotra received National Awards for her performances in Jawan, Kathal, and Sam Bahadur, marking a major recognition of her versatility and impact across these films The Times of India.

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