Paul Thomas Anderson took the statuette for Best Directing after winning earlier for Best Adapted Screenplay for One Battle After Another — his first Academy Awards after 11 previous nominations dating to 1998. He became just the ninth person to win Best Picture, Directing and Screenplay Oscars on the same night.

It was One Oscar After Another for Paul Thomas Anderson’s 'One Battle After Another', which emerged victorious with 6 wins – while 'Sinners', the most Oscar-nominated film in Academy history, won 4. Here's everything you need to know about this year’s award ceremony.

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Watch scenes from the films nominated for best picture at the 98th annual Academy Awards, as well as interviews with the filmmakers.