Oscars: Record Nine Wins For Films That Debuted In Cannes As Awards Season Internationalisation Continues

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The Cannes Film Festival had a strong showing at last night’s Academy Awards, with four movies that debuted on the Croisette taking home nine gold statuettes, a recent record for the festival.

A Cannes movie won in 40% of categories. The charge was led by Palme d’Or winner Anora, which won five Oscars, including the coveted Best Picture alongside Director, Screenplay, Actress, and Editing.

Sean Baker — a true indie multi-hyphenate — served as director, producer, writer, and co-editor on the film, and last night he became the first person to win four Oscars for one feature.

Anora is only the fourth Palme winner to also take Best Picture. The last film to clinch the double was Bong Joon-ho’s Parasite, which was also released stateside by Neon.

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