Sean Baker knew he wanted the Russian actor Yura Borisov for his new film even before he'd written the script that would become "Anora." "I saw him in ‘Compartment No. 6' at Cannes in 2021 and ...

Russian actor Yura Borisov received his first Oscar nomination for his role in 'Anora' as a hired muscle who proves he also has a tender heart.

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- Cast members, from left, Lindsey Normington, Karren Karagulian, Yura Borisov, Mikey Madison, Mark Eydelshteyn and Vache Tovmasyan pose together at the premiere of the film "Anora," Tuesday, Oct.

Sean Baker knew he wanted the Russian actor Yura Borisov for his new film even before he’d written the script that would become “Anora.” “I saw him in ‘Compartment No. 6’ at Cannes in ...

“Anora” won the Palme d’Or when it premiered last year at the Cannes Film ... that's what I think Yura does — he's able to give a lot when given very little.” Borisov had not seen ...