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Paul Thomas Anderson's 'Una battaglia dopo l'altra' Wins Top Oscar Honors

award · 2026-03-24

Paul Thomas Anderson's film 'Una battaglia dopo l'altra' received the Best Picture award at the 98th Academy Awards. The director also earned Oscars for Best Director and Best Adapted Screenplay. Based on Thomas Pynchon's novel 'Vineland,' the film follows former revolutionary Bob Ferguson as he searches for his daughter while confronting historical adversaries. Shot on film with a runtime of approximately 160 minutes, it features cinematography and a score by Radiohead's Jonny Greenwood. The work addresses contemporary American themes including racism and political power while balancing serious content with entertainment. The film additionally won awards for editing, casting, and supporting actor Sean Penn.

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  • Paul Thomas Anderson won Best Picture, Best Director, and Best Adapted Screenplay Oscars
  • The film is adapted from Thomas Pynchon's novel 'Vineland'
  • The story centers on former revolutionary Bob Ferguson and his daughter Willa
  • The runtime is approximately 160 minutes and was shot on film
  • Additional Oscars were awarded for editing, casting, and supporting actor Sean Penn

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