The 97th Academy Awards ceremony, held last night in Los Angeles, celebrated “Anora” as the standout winner of the evening.
Directed by Sean Baker, the film clinched five prestigious awards, including Best Picture, Best Director, Best Original Screenplay, and Achievement in Editing.
One of the evening’s biggest surprises was the victory of Mikey Madison, who, at just 25 years old, took home the Best Actress award for her performance in the film. She triumphed over formidable contenders such as Cynthia Erivo for “Wicked,” Demi Moore for “The Substance,” Karla Sofía Gascon for “Emilia Pérez,” and Fernanda Torres for “I’m Still Here.”
**What is “Anora” about?**
The film tells the captivating story of Anna (Mikey Madison), a young stripper from New York who falls head over heels for Vanya (Mark Eydelshteyn), the son of a Russian billionaire. The couple decides to marry on a whim, but when Vanya’s family catches wind of their plans, they dispatch individuals to thwart the wedding, leading to a dramatic chase through the streets of the city.
Lauded as an exhilarating and humorous twist on the modern Cinderella tale, “Anora” has received widespread acclaim from critics.
On Rotten Tomatoes, it boasts an impressive 93% rating from critics and 89% from audiences, while it holds a rating of 7.7/10 on IMDb.
With the remarkable success of “Anora,” Sean Baker further solidifies his status as one of the most significant directors of our time, while Mikey Madison etches her name into Oscar history with a truly unforgettable performance.
