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The film's success came after Sean Baker won four awards for original screenplay, film editing, directing and best picture, and Mikey Madison unexpectedly won Best Actress. Samantha Quan, the producer, emphasized the film's independent beginnings and the enthusiasm that went into making it.
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What is Anora's plot?
The movie tells the story of a young Brooklyn woman who unexpectedly marries the son of a Russian oligarch, creating the backdrop for a contemporary Cinderella tale.The movie's significance and recognition at this year's Academy Awards are highlighted by its significant wins. In the fast-paced drama, relative newcomer Madison plays a stripper from New York who develops feelings for the son of a wealthy Russian.
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What did Mikey Madison say in her speech for Best Actress?
She called winning the Oscar for Best Actress a "dream come true" and repelled Demi Moore's challenge.Popular in International
Madison, 25, stated in her spespeech, "This really unbelievable. Even though I grew up in Los Angeles, Hollywood always seemed so far away, so it's truly amazing to be standing here in this room now."
"I want to honor and recognize the sex worker community," she continued. One of the highlights of this amazing experience has been meeting the women from that community, and I will continue to support and be an ally."
Sean Baker's first speech of the evening was an homage to the sex worker community.
Quentin Tarantino, who had previously starred Madison in a minor role in his movie Once Upon a Time in Hollywood, presented the best director trophy. In his best director speech, Baker praised cinema, saying that "watching a film in a theater with an audience is an experience" and that it's a communal experience that is more important than ever in today's divided world.
He also thanked the Academy voters for recognizing a truly independent film.
FAQs
What did Anora win at the Oscars?The film received five Oscars, including Best Picture, Best Actress (Mikey Madison), and four individual awards for director Sean Baker.
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Why was Sean Baker's victory historic?
Sean Baker became the first person to win four Oscars for a single film, Anora, which he directed, edited, wrote, and produced.
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