The Academy Awards are one of the most prestigious awards in the film industry. Every year, the Oscar ceremony celebrates the best of world cinema, rewarding films and people who have distinguished themselves for their excellence in different fields.
In this article, we will see which films have won the most Oscars in the history of the event.
The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King (2003)
With as many as 11 Academy Awards won, "The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King" holds the record for the modern film with the most awards in the history of the Oscars.
Peter Jackson's film, based on the novel by JRR Tolkien, won awards in several categories, including best film, best director and best score.
Ben Hur (1959)
With a total of 11 Academy Awards, “Ben-Hur” is the second most awarded film in the history of the Oscars.
The film, directed by William Wyler and starring Charlton Heston, tells the story of a Jewish prince who seeks revenge against the Roman Empire.
Ben-Hur won awards in several categories, including Best Picture, Best Director and Best Actor.
Titanic (1997)
“Titanic”, the James Cameron film that scored the beginning of the career of Leonardo DiCaprio and Kate Winslet, won a total of 11 Academy Awards, including Best Picture, Best Director and Best Score.
The film grossed more than 2 billion dollars worldwide and has become one of the most iconic films of the 90s.
West Side Story (1961)
“West Side Story” is a musical drama Part 1961 directed by Robert Wise and Jerome Robbins.
The film tells the story of a rivalry between two gangs of New York City, the Jets and the Sharks, representing whites and Puerto Ricans, respectively.
In this context, a love story is born between Tony, a member of the Jets, and Maria, sister of the head of the Sharks, which ends tragically.
"West Side Story" won 10 Academy Awards, including Best Picture, Best Director and Best Supporting Actor.
Gone with the Wind (1939)
With a total of 8 Academy Awards, “Gone with the Wind” is one of the most iconic films in the history of cinema.
Interpreted by Vivien Leigh and Clark Gable, tells the story of a young woman from American high society during the American Civil War.
The film won awards in several categories, including Best Picture, Best Supporting Actress and Best Director.
The racist scandal over Hattie McDaniel's victory
Hattie McDaniel, the African American actress who he won the Oscar Prize for Best Supporting Actress in 1940 for her role in "Gone with the Wind", she was at the center of a scandal related to racism.
McDaniel was indeed the first black person to win a Oscar Prize, but she was not allowed to attend the Oscar ceremony due to the segregationist policies of the time.
Also, his character in the film was a stereotypical and racist image of the African American maid.
Despite all of this, McDaniel has been an important figure in the history of American cinema since It paved the way to increased representation of black actors in the film industry.
More big winners
These are just some of the most awarded films in the history of the Oscars. There are many other films that have won a significant number of awards, such as "La La Land"(2016) and"Schindler's List(1993), to name a few.
The Oscars continue to be a celebration of the film industry's talent and creativity, honoring films and individuals who have made significant contributions to the culture and art of film.
