Film 'Anora'. All that is known about the main Oscar triumphator.

The American Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences recognized the film 'Anora' as one of the best films of 2024. This film received multiple awards at the 'Oscar' ceremony. 'Glavkom' tells about everything that is known about 'Anora'.

Information about the film 'Anora'

The film 'Anora' received the main award 'Oscar-2025' in the category 'Best Film of the Year'. The film was also recognized as the best in several other nominations, including Best Screenplay, Editing, Directing, and Best Actress.

Director Sean Baker and actress Maiki Madison were praised for their work. Interestingly, Baker created the lead role specifically for Madison and invited her to the film without an audition.

The film 'Anora' also features Russian actors Mark Eidelshtein, Yuri Borisov, Alexei Serebryakov, and Daria Yekamasova, as well as actors Vache Tovmasyan and Karen Karagulyan from Armenia.

The participation of Russian actor Yuri Borisov in the film particularly attracted attention. He is known for his roles in propaganda films made in occupied Crimea. This sparked controversy among viewers and critics but did not prevent 'Anora' from receiving high praise from the cinematic community.

Plot of the film 'Anora'

The film tells the story of a young stripper from Brooklyn named Anora, who falls in love with the son of a Russian oligarch and marries him. However, their happy life is interrupted by Ivan's father, who tries to break up their marriage upon learning about this union.

It turns out that Ivan came to the USA for his studies but spends a lot of Time partying and playing video games in his parents' luxurious mansion.

Initially, Ivan hires Anora for a few meetings, but a strong feeling develops between them. He offers her to spend a week together for a large sum of money, and later proposes, explaining that marriage will help him obtain a green card and stay in the USA. At first, the girl does not believe him but agrees to marry. They get married in Las Vegas.

However, Ivan's mother tries to prevent their happy life. She orders to use any means necessary to break this union and comes to America to take her son back.

Cast

The lead role in the film 'Anora' was played by American actress Maiki Madison, known for her roles in films 'Scream 5' and 'Once Upon a Time in Hollywood'.

The role of Ivan was played by Russian actor Mark Eidelshtein, who is compared to Timothée Chalamet. He gained popularity after his leading role in the film 'Sasha's Country'.

Also starring in the film are Alexei Serebryakov, Daria Yekamasova, and Yuri Borisov.

It is worth noting that Yuri Borisov has a controversial reputation due to his involvement in propaganda films made in occupied Crimea. However, this did not prevent the film 'Anora' from receiving high praise from critics and the cinematic community.

Awards for the film 'Anora'

The world premiere of the film 'Anora' took place at the Cannes Film Festival on May 21, 2024. Already on May 25, the film was awarded the festival's highest honor - the 'Golden Palm Branch'. This marked the first victory for an American film in fourteen years.

The film was also featured at various film festivals, including Toronto, New York, San Sebastián, Busan, London, Rome, and many others.

'Anora' received critical acclaim. The Los Angeles Film Critics Association and the Boston Society of Film Critics named this film the best at the LAFCA awards ceremony.

In addition, 'Anora' received several nominations for the BAFTA, Oscar, and Golden Globe.

Music in 'Anora'

The soundtrack for the film 'Anora' features songs such as 'Dreaming' by Blondie, 'All the Things She Said' by the band Tatu, and 'Greatest Day' by Take That.

Maiki Madison, along with her friend, created a special playlist for the stripper role to delve deeper into the character. It includes tracks from Cardi B, Megan Thee Stallion, and Slayyyter.

At the 97th Oscar ceremony, significant attention was paid to Ukraine, as some stars loudly supported the country. For example, American actress Daryl Hannah declared, 'Glory to Ukraine! Here are the coolest people!' during the announcement of the nomination for 'Best Editing'.