01 / THE CONTEXT

First, the context.

THE VOTEME TAKE

Memory has a flair for editing. Fortunately, the Academy kept a list.

The 97th Academy Awards took place on March 2, 2025, honoring films released in 2024. This reference entry preserves the official results relevant to our Anora versus The Brutalist discussion. It was added to the Archive on September 10, 2026. No VoteMe poll was held for this reference entry.

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02 / THE RESULTS

Anora

Five Academy Awards.

WHAT THE SOURCES SAY

  • Best Picture, Directing, Actress in a Leading Role, Film Editing and Writing (Original Screenplay).

CONTEXT

These are recorded award outcomes.

The Brutalist

Three Academy Awards.

WHAT THE SOURCES SAY

  • Actor in a Leading Role, Cinematography and Music (Original Score).

CONTEXT

These are recorded award outcomes.

SCOPE OF THIS RECORD

This record covers two films discussed in our debate. It is not a complete list of nominees or winners; the Academy’s linked record provides the full results.

03 / THE RECEIPTS

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    Academy of Motion Picture Arts and SciencesFull nominees and winners

    The primary record for the ceremony and the awards listed here.

    March 2, 2025

HAWKE’S EYE · OPINION

The feed has moved on. The trophies have not changed hands. File this under “things we do not need to argue about twice.” Your favorite film, of course, remains your business.
— Anton Hawke, editorial pen name

THE TIMELINE

March 2, 2025

The 97th Academy Awards ceremony takes place.

September 10, 2026

VoteMe adds this historical reference to the Archive.

Edition note · Published September 10, 2026. Updated September 10, 2026: expanded original commentary and added published photography with credits. The factual record and voting question are unchanged.