Anora
Best picture winner ‘Anora’ is an indie film — what does that mean?
"Long live independent film!" That's how Anora director Sean Baker ended his speech on Sunday night after accepting the award for best picture.
The 2025 Oscars: Heavy on speeches, light on politics, and one big winner
It was an earnest and effusive evening — and for the most part, Hollywood left politics at home. A lot of films were recognized, but ultimately, it was Anora's night.
‘Anora’ wins best picture at the 2025 Oscars
Anora is a Cinderella story about a sex worker who elopes with the son of Russian oligarchs.
What should win vs. what will win — here are our Oscars predictions
There are 10 movies in the running for best picture. Our critics are split over whether Anora or Nickel Boys should take home the prize.
How ‘Anora’ breakout star Yura Borisov crafted a sensitive ‘brute’
Borisov, who plays the hired henchman Igor in Anora, is the first Russian actor to be nominated for an Oscar in decades. The film has a total of six nominations, including for best picture.
