The film ‘One Battle After Another’ was named best picture at the 98th Academy Awards, according to a March 16 announcement. The ceremony took place at the Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles, where director Paul Thomas Anderson and producer Sara Murphy accepted the award alongside the cast and crew.
The recognition of ‘One Battle After Another’ as best picture highlights its strong presence during this year’s awards season. The film led with 13 nominations and also won for best casting, best supporting actor, best adapted screenplay, best editing, and best director.
Upon receiving his award for best director, Anderson said: “Me hicieron trabajar muy duro para recibir uno de estos… siempre habrá duda en el corazón de que lo mereces pero no hay duda del placer de tenerlo. Estoy aquí por la fe y el tiempo de las personas.”
Despite being considered a favorite with a record-setting 16 nominations, ‘Sinners’ won only three awards. Other notable nominees included Guillermo del Toro’s ‘Frankenstein,’ ‘Marty Supreme,’ and Norwegian film ‘Sentimental Value,’ each of which had nine nominations.
The ceremony featured several memorable moments. Conan O’Brien served as host and opened the event with jokes referencing artificial intelligence. Zoe Saldaña presented the first award to Amy Madigan for her role in ‘La hora de la desaparición.’ In animation, ‘K-pop Demon Hunters’ took home the Oscar after winning other awards earlier in the season.
Autumn Durald Arkapaw made history as the first woman to win an Oscar for cinematography. Michael B. Jordan received recognition for his dual performance in ‘Sinners,’ dedicating his win to those who paved the way before him: “Dios es bueno y hola, mamá; papá está aquí también. A todo el elenco, gracias por apoyarme; estoy aquí por la gente que estuvo antes que yo… y estar al lado de esos grandes, mis ancestros. Gracias, mi gente, sé que quieren que lo haga bien y lo haré así porque ustedes creen en mí.”
Jessie Buckley was awarded best actress for her performance in ‘Hamnet.’ In her speech she said: “Gracias a las mujeres con las que comparto categoría, son increíbles… es el Día de la Madre en el Reino Unido y quiero dedicarle esto al caos hermoso del corazón de una madre. Venimos de un linaje de mujeres que están creando; este es un honor enorme.”
The evening included tributes to inclusion and heartfelt speeches from winners. With new milestones reached and laughter led by O’Brien throughout the night, organizers reaffirmed cinema’s enduring appeal.
