Brief by Shorts91NewsDesk / 09:51am on 03 Mar 2025,Monday Entertainment
At the 97th Academy Awards, 'Anora' emerged as the night's biggest winner, securing five Oscars, including Best Picture. Director Sean Baker made history by winning four awards for a single film Best Director, Best Original Screenplay, Best Film Editing, and Best Picture, matching Walt Disney's record for most Oscars in one night, though Disney's were for multiple films. Mikey Madison, 25, won Best Actress for her portrayal of Anora Mikheeva, a young stripper who marries a Russian oligarch's son. In his acceptance speech, Baker emphasized the importance of the communal movie theater experience, urging support for theaters. ‘Anora's' success underscores the vitality of independent cinema in today's industry.
