Anora took home five prestigious awards at the Oscar ceremony, including “Best Picture” and top honors for its lead actress Mikey Madison and supporting actor Kieran Culkin. Director Sean Baker won the Best Director prize, urging filmmakers to support struggling movie theaters.
The film’s modest budget of $6 million has paid off with a box office total of over $41 million so far. Baker emphasized the importance of independent filmmaking and called on filmmakers to continue making movies for the big screen. Madison won the Best Actress award, thanking the sex worker community in her acceptance speech. The film’s wins were overshadowed by Brody’s powerful speech about lingering traumas and social oppression.
The ceremony also saw Zoe Saldana win “Best Supporting Actress” for her work on “Emilia Pérez,” while Kieran Culkin took home the “Best Supporting Actor” prize for his role in “A Real Pain.” The Oscars also recognized “Anora” as one of several films to receive awards for their visual effects, sound, and cinematography. Baker’s impassioned speech highlighted the need to support struggling movie theaters and preserve the theatrical experience.
Source: https://www.forbes.com/sites/siladityaray/2025/03/02/oscar-winners-anora-wins-best-picture-while-adrien-brody-and-mikey-madison-take-home-top-acting-honors