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In May, Anora won the Palme d’Or at the Cannes Film Festival, catapulting lead actress Mikey Madison into the running for Best Actress at the upcoming Academy Awards. Madison stars as a 23-year-old stripper in New York who meets a wealthy Russian oligarch’s son. The film received glowing reviews, with critics praising Madison’s performance. Anora director Sean Baker, who has explored the lives of sex workers in his previous films, consulted with real-life sex workers during the movie’s development.
Madison has previously appeared in Once Upon a Time in Hollywood and the 2022 reboot of Scream, but Anora is widely viewed as her breakout role. Recently, the film made its debut in London, where Madison and Baker walked the red carpet at the Royal Festival Hall. Borisov’s portrayal of a tough yet caring henchman also received significant acclaim, with some suggesting he could be nominated for Best Supporting Actor.
Despite critical acclaim, some critics found the film too lengthy at two hours and 20 minutes. However, most agreed that Madison’s performance was the standout element of the film, with Screen Rex calling Anora Baker’s best movie to date. Madison spent a month living in Brighton Beach before filming began to immerse herself in the environment and fine-tune her accent. Overall, Anora is expected to be a major contender in the upcoming awards season
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