Sean Baker writes the ending first
Sean Baker’s film Anora won the Palme d’Or at this year’s Cannes Film Festival — the latest in the director’s acclaimed narratives about sex workers that include Tangerine, The Florida Project, and Red Rocket. But Anora might be his most inviting, accessible work yet.
What Makes Us So Sure Sean Baker Can Sneak Anora Into the Oscars?
That ends this weekend, when Sean Baker’s Palme d’Or winner Anora opens in New York and Los Angeles. To commemorate the occasion, here are 10 questions — one for each of GoldDerby’s top 10 Best Picture contenders — that remain unanswered in this “phony war” period of the 2025 Oscar season.
'Anora' is a fairy tale. It's also a Cinderella story for director Sean Baker.
Sean Baker is scrappy. For years, the writer-director has been making independent films about marginalized groups, from undocumented immigrants to sex workers. He casts his own movies, working with friends and talent he finds on social media.
‘Anora’ might be the movie of the year. Sean Baker hopes it changes some things
Sean Baker's “Anora” is by wide consensus one of the year’s best films and a best picture contender at the Oscars.
Where to Watch ‘Anora’: Is Sean Baker’s Romance Movie Streaming or in Theaters?
A rundown on where moviegoers can watch Sean Baker's latest film "Anora" and whether it's streaming or in theaters.
Before He Wrote the Script for ‘Anora,’ Sean Baker Cast Yura Borisov
Yura Borisov is Baker's hidden weapon. He plays the quiet Russian who falls for Anora, and he tells IndieWire about his path to the role — and what else he helped shape in the Palme d’Or winner.
Fellini Did It First: How ‘Nights of Cabiria’ Set the Template for Sean Baker’s ‘Anora’
Like Federico Fellini's 1957 Oscar-winning drama, 'Anora' uses sex work to explore the price of hope in broken societies.
Mikey Madison’s Favorite ‘Anora’ Memory Is Hosting Screening for Sex Workers: ‘Besides Winning the Palme, That Was the Highlight’
For 'Anora' star Mikey Madison, 'besides winning the Palme,' the 'highlight' since wrapping was hosting a screening for ...
Sean Baker's 'Anora' lets Mikey Madison shine in sexy lead role—but how gay is it?
Out's Mey Rude reviews Neon's new comedy-drama that focuses on the love story of a New York City exotic dancer.
The Naked Humanity of Sean Baker
As Baker’s new film Anora arrives in theaters, our critic takes a look at the lauded filmmaker’s work to figure out what he’s ...
In "Anora," director Sean Baker paints a dazzling portrait of love, loss and self-discovery
As a writer and director, Baker has dedicated much of his career to elucidating the subtleties of figures like Ani who are ...
Anora review: an exuberant, heart-wrenching adrenaline rush that’s an instant classic
Instead, under the humanist, hilarious guide of writer-director Sean Baker, Anora assuredly zig-zags across its 139 minutes — ...
Sean Baker Laments “Few And Far Between” Films Not Focused On “Explosions” And “Superheroes”
Indie filmmaker Sean Baker lamented the diminishing quantity of films not geared toward the superhero, action flick or horror ...
Sean Baker Partners with Neon and Kodak for Analog Short Film Contest Inspired by ‘Anora’
The Palme d'Or winning filmmaker will also participate in a keynote chat at IndieWire's Future of Filmmaking Summit on Nov. 2 ...