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Anora’s Five-Oscar Triumph: A Masterpiece Or A Dangerous Glamorization Of Sex Work?
On the eve of the 97th Academy Awards, an indie film with a modest budget pulled a huge upset, taking home five Oscars, including Best Picture, Best Director, Best Actress, Best Original Screenplay, and Best Editing.
By Jaimee Marshall8 min read
The film’s writer and director, Sean Baker, set an Oscars record by winning four awards for the same film. His decision to edit the film himself, and its success in all major filmmaking categories, solidified this milestone. While Hollywood celebrated Anora’s historic win, film buffs were disappointed by the Best Actress and Best Picture upsets.