“It has been awarded the top prize at this year’s Cannes Film Festival: “Anora” is described as Sean Baker’s most sophisticated film to date by critic Emma Jones. She explains why there is so much to appreciate in this tale of a sex worker and an oligarch’s son, and why lead actress Mikey Madison is … Read more
Sean Baker had a moment of triumph when he won the Palme d’Or at the Cannes Film Festival for his film Anora. However, the focus quickly shifted to the upcoming Oscars campaign, much to his surprise. Despite the buzz around potential awards, Baker remains more interested in recognizing the hard work of his cast and … Read more
In Anora, a determined young woman involved in the sex industry finds herself in a modern-day Cinderella story. Anora, also known as Ani, portrayed with intense energy by Mikey Madison, becomes romantically involved with a wealthy young man (Mark Eidelstein), the pampered son of a Russian oligarch with connections to the mob. Their whirlwind romance … Read more