Anora: The Dark Horse That Dominated the Oscars! 🏆🎬 Sean Baker's drama "Anora," led by the talented Mikey Madison, took home the Best Picture award at the 2025 Oscars. This dark horse of the awards season created a major upset, winning five out of its six nominations, including Best Director for Sean Baker and Best Actress for Mikey Madison. The movie broke records and stole the spotlight from season favorites, thanks to its gripping narrative and compelling performances. But what exactly is "Anora" about? The film follows Anora "Ani" Mikheeva, a 23-year-old stripper from Brighton Beach, who elopes with Ivan "Vanya" Zakharov, the son of a Russian oligarch. Their whirlwind romance leads to a Las Vegas wedding, but Ani soon finds herself entangled in a web of family drama. Vanya's mother orders his godfather, Toros, to get their marriage annulled, and a chaotic chase ensues. Ani, along with henchmen Garnik and Igor, must prove her lov...
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