At the 97th Academy Awards on March 2, 2025, “Anora,” directed by Sean Baker, won Best Picture. The film tells the story of a dancer and sex worker from Brooklyn who elopes with the son of a Russian oligarch.
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“Anora” was produced on a $6 million budget, making it one of the lowest-budget films to win Best Picture.
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In addition to Best Picture, the film earned Baker Oscars for Best Director and Best Original Screenplay, and Mikey Madison won Best Actress for her role as Ani.
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Baker made history by winning four Oscars in a single night, matching Walt Disney’s 1954 record.
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“Anora” premiered at the 2024 Cannes Film Festival, where it won the Palme d’Or, making Baker the first American director to receive this honor since 2011.
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The film’s success at the Oscars underscores the impact of independent cinema and highlights Baker’s commitment to authentic storytelling.
