The 95th Academy Awards was a night to remember as Hollywood's biggest names and brightest stars gathered to celebrate the best of the best in cinema. In a night of wins and surprises, Daniel Kwan and Daniel Scheinert's "Everything Everywhere All At Once" was the big winner, taking home five awards, including Best Picture. Brendan Fraser, Michelle Yeoh and Jamie Lee Curtis also received top acting honors for their outstanding performances in this year's films. Let's see who won the Oscars 2023.
As befits them Oscars 2023 served again with moments of happiness, victory and surprise. According to industry statistics, this year's Academy Awards saw a 20 percent increase in viewership over last year. According to reports, he watched the ceremony 35 million viewers worldwide, making it one of the most watched events of the year.
Oscar 2023 for best film: Everything Everywhere All at Once
Received the award for the best film “Everything Everywhere All at Once”, a genre-defying film that combines science fiction, action, drama and comedy into a thrilling and emotional cinematic experience. The film was directed by Daniel Kwan and Daniel Scheinert and produced by Kwan, Scheinert and Jonathan Wang. The film stars Michelle Yeoh, Stephanie Hsu, Jamie Lee Curtis and Ke Huy Quan.
“Everything Everywhere All at Once” received critical acclaim for its innovative storytelling, stunning visuals and outstanding performances. It follows the story of a retired woman named Ling who discovers that she is a powerful being who can travel between multiple dimensions. As she navigates these different worlds, she must also deal with the trauma of her past and the responsibilities that come with her newfound abilities.
The film received a total of eight nominations for the Academy Awards, including Best Director, Best Original Screenplay, Best Actress for Michelle Yeoh and Best Supporting Actress for Jamie Lee Curtis and Stephanie Hsu. In addition to Best Picture, the film also won Best Actress, Best Supporting Actor for Ke Huy Quan, Best Film Editing and Best Original Song for “This is a Life” by Ryan Lott, David Byrne and Mitski.
Oscars 2023 in other categories
Brendan Fraser won his first Oscar for best actor in a leading role for his outstanding performance as a man dealing with obesity in "The Whale". The actor, whose career has been on the rise again in recent years, was a favorite at the ceremony and the predictions did not disappoint.
Michelle Yeoh won her first Oscar for best actress in a leading role for his powerful performance in the movie “Everything Everywhere All at Once”. Yeoh's win was a historic moment as she became the first Asian actress to win the award in nearly 25 years. The actress gave a moving speech and paid tribute to her parents and the many Asian artists who inspired her.
Jamie Lee Curtis, who has been in the industry for more than four decades, won her first Academy Award for best supporting actress for his dramatic turn in the movie “Everything Everywhere All at Once”. The veteran actress gave a funny and heartfelt speech in which she thanked her family and friends.
Match in category of animated feature films it was very close, but in the end he won "Pinocchio" Guillermo del Toro. Years in the making, the film is a dark retelling of the classic story and features stunning stop-motion animation.
V category of the best director took the prize home Daniel Kwan and Daniel Scheinert for his imaginative work in the film "Everything Everywhere All At Once". Visually stunning and thematically complex, the film tells the story of a woman who must navigate multiple parallel universes to save her family and the world from destruction. Kwan and Scheinert's innovative direction has earned them critical acclaim and now an Oscar.
Best Film Category was one of the most competitive of the evening, as ten films competed for the coveted prize. In the end, “Everything Everywhere All Once” was the clear winner, cementing its place as one of the most innovative and groundbreaking films of the year.
Moving to the technical categories, it is award for best cinematography received James Friend for his work on “All Quiet on the Western Front”. The film's stunning visuals captured the harsh reality of war with unflinching honesty and grace, earning a friend his first Oscar win.
Ruth Carter took home the award for the best costume design for her work on “Black Panther: Wakanda Forever,” where she created vibrant and intricate costumes that brought the fictional world of Wakanda to life on the big screen. This is the fourth Oscar for Carter, who was previously recognized for her work on films such as "Malcolm X" and "Black Panther."
Award for best documentary feature film received "Rush", a powerful and eye-opening film that follows the story of Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny and his fight against corruption in his homeland. The film was directed by Daniel Roher, Odessa Rae, Diane Becker, Melanie Miller and Shane Boris and produced by Roher, Rae and Boris.
In the category best short documentary film received the award "The Elephant Whisperers", a heartwarming and inspiring film about a group of people working to protect and care for elephants in their natural habitat. The film was directed by Kartiki Gonsalves and produced by Gonsalves and Guneet Monga.
In the category of the best international feature film "All Quiet on the Western Front", a German film that tells the story of the experiences of a young soldier in the First World War, received the prize. The film was directed by Edward Berger and produced by Malte Grunert.
Paul Rogers took home the award for best film editing for his work on “Everything Everywhere All At Once”, where he expertly combined the film's multiple timelines and dimensions to create a seamless and captivating viewing experience.
Adrien Morot, Judy Chin and Annemarie Bradley received the award for the best makeup and hair for their work on the film "The Whale", as they created realistic and stunning make-up effects that brought the film's central character, a morbidly obese man, to life on the big screen. .
Award for best music (original music) was awarded to Volker Bertelmann for his work on “All Quiet on the Western Front”, creating a stunning and memorable score that perfectly captured the themes and tone of the film.
Overall, the 2023 Academy Awards was a night full of excitement, emotion and celebration of some of the best films of the year. From breakthrough performances to innovative storytelling, the winners and nominees proved that Hollywood is as vibrant and dynamic as ever. As the industry continues to evolve and adapt, one thing is certain: the magic of film will always last.
