Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 03:56am on 03 Mar 2025,Monday Entertainment
Sean Baker’s Anora won Best Picture at the 97th Academy Awards, marking its fifth win of the night. The film also secured Best Director (Baker), Best Actress (Mikey Madison), Best Original Screenplay, and Best Editing. Baker, known for championing indie cinema, celebrated the recognition of a “truly independent film.” Anora, about a sex worker’s ill-fated romance with a Russian oligarch’s son, had previously won the Palme d’Or at Cannes. Host Conan O’Brien wrapped up the night, calling it a “blast.”
