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.

• 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.

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