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Director Alejandro Inarritu accepts the Oscar for best picture for his film Birdman during the 87th Academy Awards in Los Angeles, California, on Sunday with members of the cast and others. [Photo/Agencies]

Birdman wins big at the Oscars

The 87th Academy Awards ceremony was held in Los Angeles on Feb 22. The film Birdman by Mexican director Alejandro Inarritu was the big winner of the night, pocketing prizes for best director and best film, best cinematography and best original screenplay.

British actor Eddie Redmayne took home the prize for best actor for his role as Stephen Hawkins in The Theory of Everything, and Julianne Moore of Still Alice won best actress.

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