Russian actor who starred in propaganda films lands Oscar nomination

Details: Written by: Tim Zadorozhnyy; 23.Jan; Hits: 4

Russian actor Yura Borisov, who has previously starred in Russian propaganda films and illegally visited Russian-occupied Crimea, has received an Academy Award nomination for his role in the film "Anora."Borisov is nominated in the Best Supporting Actor category, the U.S.

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Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences announced on Jan. 23.Borisov is the first Russian actor to land an Oscar nomination in nearly five decades. This recognition of a Russian actor who has never spoken out against Russia's aggression comes as Moscow continues to wage a brutal war against Ukraine, which has already killed tens of thousands of people, including at least 12,300 civilians.Directed by U.S. filmmaker Sean Baker, "Anora" is a modern-day reimagining of the Cinderella story set in Brighton Beach's Russian community. It follows a young sex worker from Brooklyn who impulsively marries the son of a Russian oligarch. The film has also been nominated for Best Picture, Best Director, and Best Actress at the 97th Academy Awards. The Oscars ceremony will be held on March 2 this year.The nominees for Actor in a Supporting Role are.

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