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Sean Baker’s ‘Anora’ Sweeps 2025 Oscars with Five Major Wins

The independent film made on a $6 million budget won Best Picture, Best Director, Best Actress, Best Original Screenplay, and Best Film Editing.

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Actor Adrien Brody kisses presenter Halle Berry as he accepts his Oscar for his role in "The Pianist" during the 75th Academy Awards at the Kodak Theatre in Hollywood, California on March 23, 2003.
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Overview

  • Sean Baker made history by winning four Oscars for a single film, including Best Director and Best Original Screenplay, for 'Anora.'
  • Mikey Madison won Best Actress for her portrayal of Ani, a complex and unconventional sex worker, marking her first Oscar win.
  • The film, which premiered at Cannes and also won the Palme d’Or, was produced with a small crew of 40 and emphasized independent filmmaking.
  • 'Anora' was celebrated for its nuanced depiction of sex work and its rejection of traditional Hollywood tropes about female characters.
  • The Oscars marked a strong showing for independent films, with other notable wins for 'The Brutalist' and 'Flow,' further spotlighting low-budget productions.