Anora helmer Sean Baker gained the Oscar for Finest Director on the 97th Academy Awards, besting Brady Corbet (The Brutalist), James Mangold (A Full Unknown), Jacques Audiard (Emilia Pérez), and Coralie Fargeat (The Substance). Earlier within the evening, he additionally gained Finest Achievement in Modifying, Finest Unique Screenplay, and Finest Image as he wrote, directed, edited, and produced Anora.
Whereas a earlier Baker movie, The Florida Mission, earned an Oscar nomination for Willem Dafoe’s terrific efficiency, Anora marks the primary time Baker himself has gotten a nod from the Academy. On this Oscar evening, he’s additionally nominated for Finest Image, as a producer on Anora. His main woman Mikey Madison additionally gained an Oscar for Finest Actress, whereas her co-star Yura Borisov snagged a Supporting Actor nom.
In his speech, Baker acknowledged presenter Quentin Tarantino, noting Madison’s breakthrough was in As soon as Upon a Time in Hollywood. “If you didn’t cast Mikey Madison in Once Upon a Time, there would be no Anora,” Baker stated. He additionally then urged a name to motion: Save the cinematic expertise in theaters.
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“It’s a communal experience you just don’t get at home.” He urged viewers to assist film theaters, particularly unbiased theaters. “Filmmakers keep making films for the big screen. I know I will.” He requested studios to prioritize theatrical launch, and begged audiences to foster the theater expertise.
Baker’s Oscar win comes on the heels of a Administrators Guild of America award and Indie Spirit Awards for Finest Director and Finest Function.
The best way to watch: Anora is offered on Prime Video for lease or buy.
