The 98th Academy Awards took place at the Dolby Theatre, a traditional venue for the Oscar ceremony, in Hollywood. The Academy Awards, organized by the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences, remain the most prestigious award of the American film industry and one of the most followed events in the world. This year’s edition was largely predictable, with few tippings compared to the predictions of the eve matured during the Golden Globe season, Critics Choice and trade unions.
The film that dominated the evening was A Battle After The Other, directed by Paul Thomas Anderson. The film has got six figurines: best film, best direction, best editing, best non-original script, best casting and best non-star actor for Sean Penn, who as predictable was not present in the room and did not withdraw the award.
The categories dedicated to the main interpreters have confirmed the eve predictions. The Best Actress Award went to the Irish Jessie Buckley for Hamnet – In the name of her son: she is the first Irish actress to win in the category. The Oscar for the best actor was assigned to Michael B. Jordan for the main role in The Sinners. The film also obtained statuettes for the original screenplay, photography and soundtrack. The result was inferior to expectations, as the film was nominated for sixteen awards, absolute nomination record.
In the international categories he prevailed Sentimental Value of Norwegian director Joachim Trier, who was awarded the best international film after obtaining nine overall nominations. The technical awards went largely to Frankenstein, who won for costumes, make-up and hairstyle and scenography. Among the disappointments of the evening was Marty Supreme of Josh Safdie: the film left with nine nominations but did not conquer any statuette. His protagonist, Timothée Chalamet, at the fourth solo show at the Oscars, remains without victories. Finally, the Oscar for the best non-star actress went to American actress Amy Madigan for her interpretation in Weapons.
Below all categories with, boldly, the winners.
Best FilmA Battle After The SinisterHamnet – In the Name of the SonMarty SupremeFrankensteinSentimental ValueTrain DreamsBugoniaThe Secret AgentF1 – The Film
Best star actressJessie Buckley – Hamnet – In the name of sonKate Hudson – Song Sung Blue – A melody of loveRose Byrne – If only I could kick you Reinsve – Sentimental ValueEmma Stone – Bugonia
Best Leading Actor Timothée Chalamet – Marty SupremeLeonardo DiCaprio – A Battle After The OtherMichael B. Jordan – SinorsWagner Moura – Secret AgentEthan Hawke – Blue Moon
Best non-star actressElle Fanning – Sentimental ValueInga Ibsdotter Lilleaas – Sentimental ValueTeyana Taylor – A battle after the other Amy Madigan – WeaponsWunmi Mosaku – Sinners
Best non-star actorBenicio del Toro – A battle after the other Sean Penn – A battle after the other Stellan Skarsgård – Sentimental ValueDelroy Lindo – SinorsJacob Elordi – Frankenstein
Best DirectorPaul Thomas Anderson – A Battle After The Other Ryan Coogler – SinorsChloé Zhao – Hamnet – In the Name of SonJosh Safdie – Marty SupremeJoachim Trier – Sentimental Value
Best non-original scriptHamnet – In the name of the sonA battle after the otherTrain DreamsBugoniaFrankenstein
Best Original ScreenplayBlue MoonA Simple ErrorMarty SupremeSentimental ValueI Sins
Best International FilmSentimental Value (Norway)Sirāt (Spain)The Secret Agent (Brazil)The voice of Hind Rajab (Tunisia)A simple accident (France)
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Best DocumentaryThe Alabama SolutionCome See Me in the Good LightCutting Through RocksMr Nobody Against PutinThe Perfect Neighbor
Best Animated FilmArcoElioKPop Demon HuntersThe Little AmélieZootropolis 2
Best photoFrankensteinMarty SupremeA battle after anotherThe sinnersTrain Dreams
Best costumesFrankensteinAvatar: Fire and AshesThe sinnersHamnet – In the name of the sonMarty Supreme
Best makeup and hairstylesFrankensteinI sinnerThe Smashing MachineKokuhoThe Ugly Stepsister
Best castingA battle after the otherMarty SupremeHamnet – In the name of the sonThe Secret Agent Sins
Best SceneryFrankensteinHamnet – In the name of the sonMarty SupremeA battle after the other sinners
Best special effectsAvatar: Fire and ashesF1Jurassic World – The rebirthThe Lost BusI sinners
Best soundtrackBugoniaA battle after the otherFrankensteinHamnet – In the name of the sonThe sinners
Best SoundF1FrankensteinA Battle After The Other SinfulSirāt
Best fit F1Marty SupremeA battle after the otherSentimental ValueI sinners
Best song “Golden” – KPop Demon Hunters “I Lied to You” – Sinors “Dear Me” – Diane Warren: Relentless “Train Dreams” – Train Dreams“Sweet Dreams of Joy” – Viva Verdi!
Best Short Film Butcher’s StainA Friend of DorothyThe SingersJane Austen’s Period DramaTwo People Exchanging Saliva
Best Animated ShortButterflyForever GreenRetirement PlanThe Girl Who Cried PearlsThe Three Sisters
Best short documentaryAll the Empty RoomsArmed Only with a Camera: The Life and Death of Brent RenaudChildren No More: “Were and are Gone”The Devil Is BusyPerfectly at Strangeness
