At the 97th Academy Awards, the Best Picture trophy went to Anora, directed by Sean Baker.

Anora became the third film in history to win both the Palme d'Or at the 2024 Cannes Film Festival and the Oscar for Best Picture.

The film claimed five awards, including Best Picture, Best Director, Best Actress, Best Original Screenplay, and Best Editing.

It tells the story of a New York stripper who marries a Russian billionaire, only to face unexpected threats from his family.

Lead actress Mikey Madison caused an upset by winning Best Actress over Demi Moore. Director Sean Baker secured his first-ever Academy Award for Best Director with Anora.