Anora

Anora is a 2024 American romantic comedy-drama film written, directed, produced, and edited by Sean Baker.

Anora is a 2024 American romantic comedy-drama film written, directed, produced, and edited by Sean Baker. It stars Mikey Madison as Anora “Ani” Mikheeva, a Brooklyn sex worker whose impulsive marriage to the son of a Russian oligarch leads to conflict with his family. The film premiered at the 77th Cannes Film Festival, won the Palme d’Or, and later won multiple Academy Awards, including Best Picture.

Plot

The story centres on Ani, a Brooklyn sex worker whose relationship with a wealthy young Russian man quickly turns into an impulsive marriage. His family’s efforts to reverse the union drive much of the film’s action.

Production and release

Anora is an American film released in 2024 and directed by Sean Baker, who also wrote, produced, and edited it. It premiered at Cannes on May 21, 2024, before its theatrical release later that year by Neon.

Reception and awards

The film received strong critical attention and won the Palme d’Or at Cannes. Later sources state that it went on to win five Academy Awards, including Best Picture.

Themes and style

The film is commonly described as a modern Cinderella story or romantic comedy-drama with a darker, more chaotic edge. Review sources highlight its mix of humour, sex-work setting, and class conflict.