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
Sean Baker is known for his meticulous approach to research, fully immersing himself in the world of his film subjects. Despite this dedication, he is often unfairly labeled as a “horndog” by online commentators. However, Baker shrugs off these criticisms with a grin, looking youthful at 53 with his boyish charm. His films, such as … 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