Here’s how Sean Baker’s ‘Anora’ took this prominent actor from Moscow indie to a nomination for an Academy Award Yura Borisov has made history as the first Russian actor to be nominated for an Academy Award. His performance in Sean Baker’s ‘Anora’ earned him a nomination for Best Supporting Actor. Below, we explore why Borisov is one of the most compelling talents of his generation and how he achieved such a remarkable milestone. The success of Anora ‘Anora’ premiered at the 2024 Cannes Film