The Oscars have left a mixture of celebrations, emotional speeches and moments of tension. Sean Baker and his bold vision of independent cinema have triumphed, very deservedly, while the controversy around Karla Sofía Gascón He has punished what was in principle the most nominated film, saving Zoe Saldaña from burning.
The 97th edition of the Oscar Awards has been a night of surprises, claims and memorable moments. The great winner of the evening has undoubtedly been Baker, who with his film Aor It takes five statuettes, including better film and best address. The best film award was delivered by Billy Crystal and Meg Ryan. “I worked here”: the actor has said on the Oscar stage, a gala that presented nine times. He has delivered the Oscar for Best Film with his partner in When Harry met Sally. The daring and original tragicomedia has managed to impose itself on its rivals and consolidate Baker as one of the boldest directors on the current panorama, which did not fit joy after climbing so many times to collect the prize, including the one that he gave to him Quentin Tarantino for his work as director of the night of the night.
At the other extreme, that of disappointments, is Demi Moore, Favorite for Best Actress protagonist for The substance, but that has stayed with a span of noses seeing how colossal Mikey Madison, which turns 26 this month, He took the statuette for his interpretation of the prostitute Anora, a true creation, as Cannes already anticipated in May granting the gold palm to the same film. The category of best actress has proven unpredictable in recent years. While some SAG winners, such as Michelle Yeoh (Everything Everywhere All At Once) and Jessica Chastain (The Eyes of Tammy Faye), have repeated their success in the Oscars, others such as Lily Gladstone (Killers of the Flower Moon) and Viola Davis (Ma Rainey’s Black Black Bottom) were left without the golden statue.
Demi Moore, Absolute favorite this year, he did not stop applauding the triumph of his rival, just like the Spanish Karla María Gascón. Alcobendas and his companions also must be put on the disappointment list if we take into account expectations. Zoe Saldaña saved the original furniture Emilia Pérez. The French film also achieved the Best Original Song Award: Evil, and was delivered by Mick Jagger. Nor achieved the award for best international film, delivered by Penelope Cruz. He took it (very deservedly) I’m still here (Brazil), a masterpiece of Walter Salles with a Fernanda Torres that could have broken all its rivals, because she was nominated for best leading actress.
Precisely one of the most remembered moments of the night arrived when Zoe Saldaña won the Oscar for Best Supporting Actress for his role in the film. Visibly moved, the actress began her speech with a cry in tears: “Mom, mom!”, Before claiming her Latin roots. “I am a proud daughter of immigrant parents, the first Dominican to receive this award, and I will not be the last,” He affirmed with emotion. At no time mentioned Karla Sofía Gascón, her cast partner, wrapped in a great controversy for old comments on social networks. His silence was the reflection of the controversy that has persecuted the Spanish actress after the inappropriate racist and Islamophobic tweets that came out to light in the middle of the campaign for the Oscar.
Despite the controversy, Gascon was received with great ovation when it appeared on the screen. The presenter of the gala, who must be a lot of fun for the Americans, but which seems to me justification And moderate, Conan O’Brien, did not miss the opportunity to joke about it: “Anora says the word with ‘F’ 479 times. That is three more than the record established by Karla publicist Sofía Gascón.” O’Brien also had words for Timothée Chalamet, nominated by A Complete Unknown, who attended yellow dressed, a color of bad luck in the entertainment world. “They will not run over you tonight,” the presenter joked.
Chalamet lost the Oscar in favor of Brody, an injustice foreseeable in this Hollywood so given to the cliques, although Adrien Brody does a really magnificent job. Another evidence of academia is the prize (planned but not less unfair) to Kieran Culkin (A Real Pain), very overvalued work of the comedian of Sucession, that actually does again. The most controversial touch put it with a reference to Antonio Banderas, insinuating that his role in the ballet of life was to play a man who “does not know how to give orgasm his wife.” “Having called me,” he finished with irony.
Adrien Brody wins the Oscar, throws his gum and asks the academy to cut the music to be able to finish his speech: “I have done it before”
Adrien Brody has made history again in the Oscars. Twenty -two years after his victory for the unforgettable The pianist, The actor has conquered his second statuette as best actor for The Brutalist, of Brady Corbet. In one of the most at odd categories of the night, Brody won Timothée Chalamet (A Complete Unknown), Colman Domingo (Sing Sing Sing), Ralph Fiennes (Conclave) and Sebastian Stan (The Amprentice).
When you took the stage to receive the award, Brody did not leave anyone indifferent: with total naturalness, he spit his gum in his hand and threw it to his partner, Georgina Chapman (ex -wife of Harvey Weinstein), causing a mixture of laughter and surprise in the public. His speech, extensive and passionate, was interrupted by the music of the academy, a sign that his time was exhausted. However, far from being intimidated, the actor challenged the organization firmly: “I am finishing, please turn off the music. I have already done it before. Thank you. It is not my first time, but I will be brief,” he said, starting applause. Brody began his speech expressing his gratitude for the opportunity to continue acting: “Action is a fragile profession. From the outside it may seem glamorous, sometimes it is, but the only thing that has given me the privilege of returning here is a new perspective. It does not matter what point in your career you are or how much you have achieved, everything may disappear. And I think what makes this night even more special is to I love. ” For Brody, this second Oscar represents “an opportunity to start over”, and said he hopes to continue demonstrating that he is worthy of “significant and important” roles in 20 years.
Interestingly, Brody has won two Oscar for playing characters that survive the Holocaust. In The Brutalist, he gives László Tóth life, a Hungarian architect who emigrates to the United States and, by a turn of destiny, ends up working on an ambitious project for a powerful businessman. In his speech, the actor recalled the importance of his role in historical memory and denounced the repetition of the errors of the past: “Once again, I am here representing the persistent traumas and the repercussions of war, systematic oppression, anti -Semitism, racism and otherness. I pray for a healthier, happier and more inclusive world. If the past has taught us something, we remain without control. “
Adrien Brody’s kiss and Halle Berry: 22 years later. One of the most commented moments of the night was the unexpected kiss between Halle Berry and Adrien Brody on the red carpet. A gesture that remembered the iconic Oscar 2003 moment, when Brody kissed Berry by winning for the pianist.
A victory that enters the history of the Oscars
With this triumph, Brody joins the select group of actors who have won the Oscar for Best Actor, including Spencer Tracy, Jack Nicholson, Marlon Brando, Dustin Hoffman, Tom Hanks, Sean Penn and Anthony Hopkins. Only Daniel Day-Lewis has achieved a third statuette in this category. In addition, his victory prevented Timothée Chalamet from becoming the youngest actor to win the prize. If the protagonist of A Complete Unknown had triumphed, he would have broken Brody’s record for eight months. The Brutalist, produced by A24, started with 10 nominations and won three awards: Best Actor, Best Photography and Best Original Sound Band. One more recognition for one of the most acclaimed films of the year and a new coronation for an actor who continues to leave a mark on the history of cinema.
Mikey Madison pays tribute to sex workers: “I will continue supporting them and being an ally
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In his course after being crowned as best actress for his role in Anora, consolidating a year of success after his victories in the Bafta and the Spirit Awards. The actress, visibly excited, began her speech with disbelief: “This is very surreal. I grew up in Los Angeles, but Hollywood always seemed like a distant world. Being here tonight, in this room, is really incredible,” he said. Madison took the moment to dedicate a few words to the community of sex workers, whom he has made visible through his character in Anora: “I want to recognize and honor the community of sex workers. I will continue supporting them and being an ally. The incredible women that I have had the privilege of knowing have been one of the most significant parts of this experience, “he said with conviction, causing an ovation at the Dolby Theater. The actress also had words of recognition for her category companions:” I want to highlight the reflective, intelligent and beautiful work of my nominated companions. It is an honor to be here with you. This is a dream come true. “
Madison won one of the most disputed categories of the night, competing against Fernanda Torres (I’M Still Here), Cynthia Erivo (Wicked), Karla Sofía Gascón (Emilia Pérez) and Demi Moore (The Substance). Although Moore had started the season as a favorite with his victories in the Golden Globes and the Critics’ Choice Awards, Madison proved to be a formidable rival after his triumph in the Bafta. The uncertainty remained until the last moment, especially after Moore won in the Sag Awards, a traditional indicator of the Oscar.
Madison shines in Anora, Sean Baker’s acclaimed film, where he plays a sex worker whose life takes an unexpected turn after marrying the son of a Russian oligarch. The film, which has been one of the most awarded of the year, has not only catapulted the career of the actress, but has also put in the center of the debate the representation of sex workers in the cinema. It is not the first time that Madison dedicates his recognition to this community. In the BAFTA, I had already pronounced a similar message: “I want to take a moment to recognize the community of sex workers. I want you to know that I see them, that I respect them and that I will always be a friend and an ally,” she said among applause. With this Oscar, Mikey Madison is consolidated as one of the most promising actresses of her generation and reaffirms her commitment to the stories that seek to give voice to those who have been invisible.
Complete list of winners
Best Film: Aor
Best address: Sean Baker (Anora)
Best leading actor: Adrien Brody (The Brutalist)
Best leading actress: Mikey madison (anano)
Best cast actor: Kieran Culkin (A Real Pain)
Best cast actress: Zoe Saldaña (Emilia Pérez)
Technical and script awards
Best original script: Anora – Sean Baker
Best adapted script: Conclave – Peter Straughan
Best Photography: The brutalist
Better assembly: Anora
Best production design: Wicked
Best costume design: Wicked
Better makeup and hairdresser: The substance
Best sound: Dune: Party 2
Better visual effects: Dune: Party 2
Best original music: The brutalist
Best original song: The evil (Emilia Pérez) – delivered by Mick Jagger
Short and documentary
Best fiction short film: I’m Not a Robot
Best animation short film: In the shadow of the cypress
Best documentary short film: The only girl in the orchestra
Best documentary: Not Other Land (about the Palestinian-Israeli conflict)
Best animated film: Flow
