The Oscars Ceremony Turned Political

The Oscars were not only about films this year. Host Conan O'Brien made jokes about politics and said people are living in scary times. Big winning films also had political stories. One film was about people fighting an authoritarian government, and another looked at racial violence in the past.

Some stars gave very direct messages. Javier Bardem said "No to war" and asked for a free Palestine. Other people wore pins about immigration and a ceasefire in Gaza. Jimmy Kimmel spoke about free speech, and the documentary winner "Mr Nobody Against Putin" warned that small acts of silence can help injustice grow.

Before the Oscars ceremony, host Conan O'Brien said the night would focus on films and fun. But once the show started, he joked about Donald Trump, the Kennedy Center, and the Epstein files, and he also said the world was living through chaotic and frightening times. The political mood continued because the two biggest winning films, "One Battle After Another" and "Sinners," both dealt with injustice and violence.

Several stars used the stage for direct messages. Javier Bardem said "No to war and free Palestine," while other guests wore Artists4Ceasefire or "ICE OUT" pins. Filmmaker Joachim Trier spoke about children suffering in Gaza, Ukraine, and Sudan. Jimmy Kimmel defended freedom of speech while presenting the documentary award, and the winners of "Mr Nobody Against Putin" said that even small acts of complicity can help dangerous governments grow stronger.