Russian histrion Yura Borisov was nominated for Best Supporting Actor astatine the 2025 Academy Awards for his relation arsenic a reserved yet conflicted henchman successful the critically acclaimed indie movie “Anora.”
Borisov volition vie against Hollywood heavyweights Guy Pearce, Edward Norton, Jeremy Strong and Kieran Culkin astatine the Oscars ceremonial connected March 2.
Directed by American filmmaker Sean Baker and featuring a predominantly Russian cast, “Anora” has earned nominations successful aggregate categories, including Best Actress, Best Director and Best Picture.
In the film, Borisov’s character, Igor, wrestles with themes of loyalty, taste identity, work and idiosyncratic connection. “Anora,” a modern-day twist connected the Cinderella communicative acceptable wrong Brighton Beach’s Russian community, gained important attraction aft winning the prestigious Palme d’Or astatine the 77th Cannes Film Festival successful May.
“It’s astir endurance successful a satellite that often misunderstands oregon exploits people,” Borisov said astatine Cannes. “Igor wants to support Anora, but he’s besides trapped successful this system.”
Baker formed Borisov aft gathering him astatine the Cannes Film Festival successful 2021. The histrion is known for his roles successful patriotic Russian films specified arsenic “Kalashnikov” and “Tank-34,” arsenic good arsenic for his enactment with pro-Kremlin manager Nikita Mikhalkov’s studio.
The 97th Academy Awards volition instrumentality spot connected March 2 successful Hollywood.
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