Director Sean Baker created history at the prestigious 97th Academy Awards, winning four Oscars for his film, "Enora." The film not only won Best Picture but also secured Baker wins for Best Director, Best Film Editing, and Best Original Screenplay. This historic victory makes him the first individual to win the most personal Oscars for a single film.
Breaking Bong Joon-ho's Record
Previously, this record was held by South Korean director Bong Joon-ho, who won four Oscars in 2020 for "Parasite." However, Bong also received the award for Best International Feature Film, which is technically awarded to the country, not the filmmaker. This distinction makes Baker's achievement even more remarkable.
Baker's Message After the Oscar Win
In his acceptance speech, Sean Baker emphasized the importance of the cinematic experience in theaters. He appealed to distributors to release their films in cinemas first, ensuring a new generation of film lovers maintains the tradition of watching movies in theaters. He stated, "We must all collectively preserve this heritage. The experience of watching a film on the big screen is far more special than any digital platform."
"Enora's" Triumphant Success
Baker's "Enora" achieved significant victories not only in direction and writing but also in acting. The film's lead actress, Mikey Madison, won Best Actress. At 25, Madison becomes the ninth-youngest Best Actress winner in the history of the awards. "Enora" won a total of five Oscars this year: Best Picture, Best Director, Best Film Editing, Best Original Screenplay, and Best Actress.
This marks a memorable win in Oscars history and will undoubtedly be included in best film lists for years to come. With this win, Sean Baker equals Walt Disney's achievement of winning four Oscars in a single ceremony in 1953. However, Disney achieved this across four different films, while Baker set a new benchmark by winning four awards for a single film.
