Anora18

Directed by Sean Baker | USA | 2024 | 2h 19m | Starring Mikey Madison, Mark Eidelshtein, Yura Borisov, Karren Karagulian, Vache Tovmasyan

The life of a young sex worker from Brooklyn takes a dramatic turn when she meets and spontaneously marries the reckless son of a Russian billionaire. But when his parents find out, they send their henchmen to annul the marriage, sparking a chaotic chase through New York. An audacious, freewheeling, and bittersweet modern day romance by acclaimed American filmmaker Sean Baker (The Florida Project, Red Rocket). Winner of the Palme d’Or for Best Film at the 2024 Cannes Film Festival.

πŸ† Winner of 5 Academy Awards (including Best Picture, Best Director, and Best Lead Actress) and winner of 2 BAFTA Film Awards (including Best Lead Actress).

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Reviews

‘Every character in Anora might be an utter nightmare, but they’re also a joy to spend time with, and the cast understand them down to their smallest behavioural tells.’
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Robbie Collin, The Telegraph

β€˜… The story reaches a new pitch of Coen brothers-style black comedy. Then, just when you think you have it worked out, Baker hits you with a final scene of sobering poignancy.’
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Kevin Maher, The Times

Warning: this film contains sequences that may affect viewers who are susceptible to photosensitivities.

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