Sean Baker discusses his Palme d’Or-winning lapdance film: ‘I simply believed I had created a wild exploitation movie’

Sean Baker discusses his Palme d’Or-winning lapdance film: ‘I simply believed I had created a wild exploitation movie’

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

‘Anora: A Potential Solution to Humanizing a Devalued Profession for Sex Workers?’ by Sean Baker

‘Anora: A Potential Solution to Humanizing a Devalued Profession for Sex Workers?’ by Sean Baker

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