Film “Anora” Wins Best Picture and Best Director at 2025 Oscars

Film “Anora” Triumphs with Best Picture and Best Director Awards at 2025 Oscars

In a landmark moment at the 2025 Oscars, the film “Anora” clinched both the Best Picture and Best Director awards, marking a significant achievement in the film industry. Directed by the acclaimed filmmaker, whose visionary work brought “Anora” to life, the film has now joined the elite ranks of productions that have earned top honors from the Academy.

Mikey Madison, who delivered an outstanding performance in “Anora,” was recently in the spotlight for winning the Best Actress Oscar. Following her triumph, Madison made headlines by opting out of a role in Shawn Levy’s upcoming “Star Wars” project alongside Ryan Gosling, as reported by The Playlist.

“Anora’s” Oscar victory comes after a celebrated run on the global stage, including its crowning as the Palme d’Or recipient at the Cannes Film Festival. This accolade is especially noteworthy as it marks only the fourth instance in the Cannes festival’s 78-year history where a Palme d’Or winner has also secured the Best Picture Oscar, showcasing the film’s universal acclaim.

The film’s success at the Oscars underscores the continuing exchange of cinematic excellence between French and American film industries, a dynamic highlighted by Variety in their discussion of the U.S.-heavy lineup featured at Cannes. This victory for “Anora” further cements this cross-cultural cinematic appreciation, following in the footsteps of past success stories like the film “Parasite.”

As “Anora” basks in its Oscar glory, audiences around the world continue to celebrate its achievements and the significant impact the film has had on both the industry and popular culture.