‘Anora' Breakout Yura Borisov on His First U.S. Film and Director Sean Baker: ‘There Was a Lot of Freedom'
"His performances had that sensitivity, a lot of that emotion going on behind his outer shell." Borisov earned a BAFTA nomination, a Golden Globe nomination, a Critics Choice nom and other accolades.
Quadruple Oscar nominee Sean Baker thought ‘Anora’ would be too ‘divisive’ for awards
Sean Baker is having himself a day. “I’m actually really still processing it. Crazy. For this to happen to a small indie like this really is mind-blowing,” the Anora mastermind tells Gold Derby about the film’s six Oscar nominations on Thursday,
Even Sean Baker’s Mother Disapproved of His ‘Anora’ Script: ‘People Don’t Want to See That’
"I don't think she even made it through 'Red Rocket,'" the writer/director said while accepting the NYFCC award for Best Screenplay.
‘Anora' Oscar Nominations: Sean Baker, Mikey Madison and Yura Borisov On L.A. Fires, First Russian Nom in nearly 50 Years And Baker's Next Project
Sean Baker's film Anora landed a total of six Oscar nominations Thursday morning. Among them, Best Picture, Best Actress for rising star Mikey Madison, and Best Supporting Actor for Yura Borislov, making him the first Russian actor to be nominated in almost 50 years.
‘I want to do characters that are better than me’: Yura Borisov on his Oscar nomination for ‘Anora’
Russian actor Yura Borisov received his first Oscar nomination for his role in 'Anora' as hired muscle who proves he also has a tender heart.
Sean Baker’s ‘Anora’ Makes Oscar History with Four Nominations for Independent Filmmakers
The world of cinema is buzzing with excitement as director Sean Baker’s film ‘Anora’ has achieved a remarkable milestone by earning four Academy Award nominations. This extraordinary feat is a celebration not only for Baker but also for independent filmmakers everywhere, marking a significant moment in Oscar history.
Oscars: Sean Baker, Jacques Audiard, James Mangold Nominated for Multiple Awards
Coralie Fargeat and Brady Corbet are also among those in the running for more than one category at the 2025 Academy Awards.
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Oscar-nominated ‘Anora’: The Cinderella story that wasn’t
Anora,” the new Oscar-nominated film from the writer and director Sean Baker, answers this question—that is, if Cinderella were an exotic dancer and her prince the profligate son of a Russian oligarch ...
‘Anora’ is nominated for 6 Oscars. Here’s how to watch the film
"Anora," one of ten films nominated for best picture at the 2025 Oscars, featured multiple breakout performances that helped ...
‘Anora’ Leads Vancouver Film Critics Circle Nominations With Five Nods
Sean Baker’s screwball comedy will face other multiple nominees like ‘The Brutalist,’ ‘A Real Pain’ and ‘A Complete Unknown.’ ...
Final Oscar Predictions: Best Film Editing — Will Sean Baker Nab Four Total Noms With ‘Anora?’
Oscars Best Film Editing Predictions include "The Brutalist," "Conclave," "Dune 2," Gladiator 2," "Anora," "Emilia Perez," ...
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The New York That ‘Anora’ Travels Does Exist: Take Our Tour
The movie is structured around a chaotic chase through Brooklyn and Manhattan. The director Sean Baker and his location manager retraced their steps. The movie is structured around a chaotic chase ...
Oscar Nominations 2025: Biggest Snubs and Surprises
No love for a milk-guzzling Nicole Kidman or the score for 'Challengers,' while a political drama becomes the first Brazilian nominee for Best Picture.
Why the Oscars battle between The Substance and Anora is so ironic
The story of a sex worker who is not 'saved' in its final act, Anora follows Ani (played by Mikey Madison), a feisty, high-price New York stripper who embarks on a whirlwind romance with Ivan (Mark ...