# Anora, a film about a lap-dancer who impulsively marries a Russian playboy, won best picture at the 97th Academy Awards held in Los Angeles. The film won five awards in total, including best director for Sean Baker, original screenplay, and editing. Adrien Brody was named best actor for The Brutalist, while Mikey Madison won best actress for Anora. Kieran Culkin won the Oscar for best supporting actor for A Real Pain, with Zoe Saldaña named best supporting actress for her performance in Emilia Pérez. Best adapted screenplay went to Conclave.
Anora wins for best picture at the Oscars