‘Anora' Breakout Yura Borisov on His First U.S. Film and Director Sean Baker: ‘There Was a Lot of Freedom'
Sean Baker knew he wanted the Russian actor Yura Borisov for his new film even before he'd written the script that would become "Anora." "I saw him in ‘Compartment No. 6' at Cannes in 2021 and immediately fell in love - I could just see what an amazing actor he was,
‘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.
How ‘Anora’ Filmmaker Sean Baker Pulled Off an Oscar Feat That’s Happened Only a Few Times in History
On Thursday, however, Anora filmmaker Sean Baker pulled off the rare hat trick-plus-one — he landed noms for director, picture, original screenplay and editing.
‘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.
‘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 it earn six Academy Award nominations.
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,
Mikey Madison Wows in Baby Blue Tweed Mini Dress Ahead of ‘Anora’ Oscar Nomination
I t’s an exciting time to be Mikey Madison. The award-winning actress, who has received widespread critical acclaim for her starring role in Sean Baker’s Anora, has been every
I Finally Watched Anora, And If Mikey Madison Doesn't Get An Oscar Nomination, I Will Freak Out
I've been catching up on the big titles that have been raking up nominations, including finally watching Sean Baker's Anora. And if actress Mikey Madison doesn't get an Oscar nomination I'm going to freak out.
'Anora' star Mikey Madison reacts to 1st Oscar nomination with mom
Mikey Madison said she found out she was nominated for her first Oscar while watching "Good Morning America" in bed and immediately FaceTimed her mom.
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Even Sean Baker’s Mother Disapproved of His ‘Anora’ Script: ‘People Don’t Want to See That’
Baker said during the 2025 NYFCC ceremony that his mom disapproved of him writing a film from the perspective of an erotic dancer (Mikey Madison ... I’m quoting — ‘Sean, people don ...
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Acclaimed Mikey Madison Film ‘Anora’ Drops In Price On Streaming
Anora—the Golden Globe-nominated comedy starring Mikey Madison—is now available to rent for less on digital streaming. Written and directed by Sean Baker, Anora was nominated for five Golden ...
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 ...
Ariana Grande, Demi Moore and More React to 2025 Oscar Nominations
Wicked” star Ariana Grande got a congratulatory call from her therapist, “Anora” actor Mikey Madison was Facetiming her dog — and then her co-star and fellow nominee Yura Borisov, who was already ...
Acclaimed Comedy ‘Anora’ Arrives On Digital Streaming - How To Watch
Anora”—the critically acclaimed, award-winning comedy starring Mikey Madison—debuts on digital streaming this week. Find out when and where you can watch it at home.