Oscar: What are the 5 most awarded films in the history of the event?

Some of the biggest names in international cinema will meet next Sunday, the 12th, during the 95th edition of the oscar. One of the most anticipated gala nights in the industry, the awards promise to select the best films, producers and artists of 2023.

Beginning of a tradition that remains relevant even so many decades later, the first oscar it took place in May 1929 and lasted about 15 minutes. That day, around 270 people gathered to celebrate the work of the 15 artists awarded the classic golden statuettes, at a private dinner in Hollywood.

Since then, more than 3 thousand oscars were delivered to different names in the film industry, from actors and directors, to composers and VFX producers. But, after all, what are the most awarded productions in the history of the event?

It is interesting to point out that, while, for the Academy, box office success is not synonymous with quality, the biggest productions in the oscar are also huge fan favorites. Check out the five most Academy Award-winning films:

5. …Gone with the Wind (1939)

Directed by Victor Fleming, George Cukor It is Sam Wood, the success was nominated in 13 categories, winning 10 of them — in addition to two honorary awards. Among the prizes handed out for the feature are the statuettes of Best movie, Best Direction, Best actressfor Vivien LeighIt is Best Supporting Actressfor Hattie McDaniel.

4. West Side Story – Love Without Barriers (1961)

Success also in Golden Globethe film was nominated for 11 categories at the oscar of 1962. Of these, the feature team secured 10 statuettes, including Best movie, Best Direction, Best Supporting Actorfor George Chakiris, Best Supporting Actressfor Rita Moreno, Best Art Direction It is Best Soundtrack.

3. The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King (2003)

Conclusion of the trilogy written by JRR Tolkienthe feature won all 11 categories in which it competed at the 2004 Oscars. Best movie, Best Direction It is Best Adapted Screenplaythe success still conquered the prizes of Best Visual Effects, Best Art Direction, Best Costume Design It is Best Original Songwith “Into the West“, between others.

2. ben hur (1959)

At the oscar 1960, the American epic won 11 of the 12 categories for which it was nominated. Among them were the long-awaited statuettes of Best movie, Best Direction, Best Actorfor Charlton HestonIt is Best Supporting Actorfor Hugh Griffith.

1. Titanic (1997)

Probably the most predictable title on this list, Titanic made history in oscar of 1998. That year, the feature took home 11 of the 14 statuettes for which it was competing. besides the oscar in Best Original Song by the classic “My Heart Will Go On”, Titanic still won the renowned awards of Best movie It is Best Directionbetween others.