Sean Baker Wins Best Original Screenplay for 'Anora' at 97th Academy Awards
Sean Baker's film 'Anora' wins Best Original Screenplay at the Oscars, celebrating the stories of sex workers and featuring star Mikey Madison.
Overview
At the 97th Academy Awards, Sean Baker won the Oscar for Best Original Screenplay for 'Anora,' a comedy-drama about a sex worker marrying a Russian oligarch's son. Baker, also the director, producer, and editor of the film, thanked his cast and the sex worker community for their contributions. 'Anora' has grossed over $40 million worldwide on a $6 million budget, marking Baker's biggest success. The film previously won the Palme d'Or at Cannes. The Oscar for Best Adapted Screenplay went to 'Conclave,' a drama starring Ralph Fiennes.
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Analysis
- Sean Baker's film 'Anora' has won the Academy Award for best original screenplay, highlighting themes of outcasts and underrepresented communities, specifically focusing on the narratives surrounding sex workers.
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'Anora' won a total of five Oscars, including Best Picture, Best Director, Best Film Editing, and Best Actress for Mikey Madison.
Sean Baker set a new Hollywood record by personally winning four Oscars for 'Anora' in a single ceremony, making him the first person to achieve this feat.
'Anora' previously won the Palme d'Or at the Cannes Film Festival.
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