Mekado Murphy

The director Martin Scorsese narrates a sequence in which the character Ernest Burkhart, played by Leonardo DiCaprio, is cornered by investigators.

The director narrates a “circular ballet” sequence where Leonardo DiCaprio’s character, Ernest Burkhart, is taken in for questioning.

Jonathan Glazer narrates a sequence from his Oscar-nominated Holocaust drama.

The director Jonathan Glazer narrates a sequence from his Holocaust drama.

The director Justine Triet narrates a sequence from her film, which is nominated for best picture. Triet is also nominated for best director.

Greta Gerwig, the co-writer and director of “Barbie,” narrates this musical sequence, including Ryan Gosling’s performance of the song “I’m Just Ken.”

In these videos, directors walked us through pivotal scenes from their Academy Award-nominated films.

Greta Gerwig, you’re not alone. These artists and films memorably — outrageously in our view — got the brush-off from the academy. We’re still in disbelief.

In a fairly even-keeled night, emotions still ran high, whether it was the rush of “I’m Just Ken” or heartfelt words from Rita Moreno to America Ferrera.

Alex Garland, the film’s writer and director, narrates a sequence from his movie.