7 movies like Anora that won Oscars
"Monster"
Drama, crime | 3.77 out of 5 MyShows | 2003
At the center of the story is prostitute-tramp Aileen Wuornos and young Selby Wall, sent by her parents to Florida to stay with her aunt to "cure" her sexual proclivities. On the verge of despair and close to suicide, Aileen accidentally walks into a bar where she meets Selby and instantly falls in love with her. She continues to prostitute herself for the chance to be together, but a deadly rage grows inside her, culminating in a series of murders. Soon the media dub her the Monster — the first female serial killer in the United States.
Charlize Theron won an Oscar for her performance as Aileen Wuorno, showing a complete transformation both externally and internally. For the role, the actress gained 14 kg, wore a special prosthesis on her teeth, and changed her gait to maximize the image of the real serial killer. Her game was recognized as one of the most powerful in the history of cinema.
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"Klute"
Detective, thriller, crime | 1971
Private detective John Klute is tasked with finding missing businessman Tom Gruneman, who has vanished without a trace. The only clue is letters sent to the man shortly before his disappearance, related to New York sex worker Bree Daniels. Klute travels to New York to question Bree, but discovers that she doesn't remember Gruneman or is hiding the truth. Gradually, he discovers that the girl is being followed by someone else, and Gruneman himself has probably been victimized by an unknown criminal.
While the investigation gathers momentum, between Klute and Bree a complicated relationship is born. The girl, tired of work and eager to break out of the vicious circle, simultaneously feels fear and attraction to the detective. However, their relationship is threatened, because the killer will stop at nothing to keep the secret.
Jane Fonda played the role of Bree Daniels and won an Oscar for her deep and layered performance. In preparation for the role, the actress spent time among the real sex workers of New York to convey their speech, habits, and outlook on life with maximum authenticity.
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"The Mighty Aphrodite"
Comedy, romance | 1995
Lenny Weinrib, a successful sports journalist, together with his wife Amanda decides to adopt a child. A few years later, the boy turns out to be unusually gifted, and Lenny, obsessed with finding out who his biological mother was, begins his own investigation.
His search leads him to Linda Ash, an eccentric but good-natured sex worker who moonlights as an actress in pornographic movies. She is completely different from the intellectual person Leni had imagined, but in the process of communication he realizes that her life has turned out this way because of circumstances, while deep down she is naive, kind, and dreams of a better future. Leni decides to help Linda change her life, find a worthy man and put an end to the past.
Mira Sorvino played Linda and won an Oscar for Best Supporting Actress. To prepare for the role, the actress carefully studied the speech and demeanor of women working in the sex industry.
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"L.A. Confidential"
Crime, detective, thriller | 4.07 out of 5 MyShows | 1997
In 1950s Los Angeles, three police officers become involved in a brutal murder investigation at the Nite Owl coffee house. One seeks to build a career by sticking to the rules, another acts by brute force, and the third one is connected to the Hollywood press and uses information to his advantage. Their paths cross when the case leads to an elite escort service where girls are remade as celebrity replicas for wealthy clients. At the center of this network is a mysterious woman who unwittingly turns out to be the key to solving the crime.
Kim Basinger won an Oscar for her role as Lynn, creating the image of a woman who hides pain behind external sophistication. The actress was inspired by the classic movie divas of the 50s to convey the atmosphere of the golden era of Hollywood.
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"Street Angel"
Drama, romance | 1928
A young girl is forced to flee her home after being accused of a theft she didn't commit. Once on the street, she finds herself in a world of poverty and despair, where she becomes a street prostitute to survive. Fate presents her with a chance for a new life when she meets an artist who falls in love with her without knowing her past. When the secret is revealed, the heroine faces the threat of losing everything: love, hope, and the chance to start over. But despite the trials, her fortitude and belief in the best help her fight for happiness.
Janet Gaynor won her first ever Oscar for Best Actress, playing not only in this movie, but also in "7th Heaven" and "Sunrise: A Song of Two Humans".
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"BUtterfield 8"
Drama | 1960
Gloria Wandrous leads a luxurious but troubled life, earning her living as an elite escort and getting used to the attention of wealthy men. Her world is turned upside down when she meets a married businessman with whom she begins a torrid affair. For the first time in her life, she considers changing her ways and trying to find true love. However, her past entangled in lies, wealth, and secret deals won't let go so easily. An attempt to escape from her old life leads to a series of dramatic events where Gloria has to choose between her dream of a normal future and her inevitable fate.
Elizabeth Taylor won an Oscar for her role as Gloria even despite her own dissatisfaction with the movie. Preparing for the image, the actress studied the psychology of women in a similar situation.
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"Poor Things"
Fantasy, romance, comedy | 4.08 out of 5 MyShows | 2023
Bella Baxter comes back to life after a mysterious scientific experiment: her mind remains at the level of a child imprisoned in the body of an adult woman. The world is uncharted territory for her, full of pleasures, temptations and discoveries, and she greedily absorbs all that life has to offer.
Under the patronage of an eccentric scientist, who gave her a second birth, Bella begins the path of self-discovery, but soon realizes that she doesn't want to be someone's experiment. Gaining independence, she sets off on a journey to different parts of the world, where she encounters love, betrayal, power, and freedom.
Emma Stone won an Oscar for her stunning transformation. The actress used unusual movements and facial expressions to convey the evolution of the heroine.
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In any case, if you watch the Monster, it's for the sake of Christina Ricci's acting. Charlize is brave, of course, that she gained weight and allowed herself to be significantly disfigured by makeup artists, but her level of performance in this film is about the same as Meryl Streep in Doubt or the Iron Lady.