Anora 2024

Overview

Anora is a 2024 American screwball comedy film written, directed, produced, and edited by Sean Baker. The film stars Mikey Madison as Anora Mikheeva, a young lap dancer from Brooklyn who experiences a modern variation on a Cinderella story. The plot follows Anora after she impulsively marries the wealthy son of a Russian oligarch, portrayed by Mark Eydelshteyn. Her newfound life faces immediate conflict once the news reaches Russia, as the groom's parents intervene with the intent to have the marriage annulled. The production features a cast that also includes Yura Borisov, Karren Karagulian, and Vache Tovmasyan. Distributed by NEON, the film was released in theaters on October 18, 2024. The project is recognized as a Palme d'Or winner. By blending comedic elements with the high-stakes drama of the couple's situation, the narrative explores the complications that arise when the protagonist's fairytale romance clashes with the expectations of an oligarchic family. The film remains a notable work within Sean Baker's filmography for its audacious and thrilling tone.