The 96th Oscar gala began at midnight Spanish time, with the promise of ending earlier than usual, at 3:30. Emma Stone tearing her dress, Al Pacino going through everything and the dog Messi stealing the show.

The visual effects team of Godzilla: Minus One left the bar of elegance unattainable by showing up to the event holding Godzilla dolls. This year, above the dresses and suits, the most relevant and commented gesture was that of the stars who decided to stand up and ask for a ceasefire from Israel in Gaza.