“At its core it’s a romantic dramedy that’s gotten a lot of comparisons to PRETTY WOMAN, though it seems even more spiritually akin to Federico Fellini’s NIGHTS OF CABIRIA.” - Aisha Harris, NPR
“Baker shoots and choreographs like a punk Cassavetes, toying with dynamics, colors and textures while always creating chunky knots of overlapping dialogue in a bid to heighten tensions to breaking point and beyond.” - David Jenkins, Little White Lies
Friday, December 27–Thursday, January 2 | Sean Baker's Palme d'Or winner ANORA is an audacious, thrilling, and comedic variation on a modern day Cinderella story. Mikey Madison (ONCE UPON A TIME IN HOLLYWOOD) captivates as Ani, a young sex worker from Brooklyn whose life takes an unexpected turn when she meets and impulsively marries Vanya, the impetuous son of a Russian billionaire. However, when Vanya's parents catch wind of the union, they send their henchmen to annul the marriage, setting off a wild chase through the streets of New York. (Neon)
Awards & Nominations
Winner - Palme d’Or, Cannes Film Festival
Nominee - Best Feature, Best Director, Outstanding Lead Performance (Mikey Madison), Outstanding Supporting Performance (Yura Borisov), Gotham Awards
Be Kind, Rewind: Join us as we review the best and biggest films from 2024––from favorite titles that graced the Film Center’s screens, to movies that thrilled audiences across the country. As the days left on 2024’s calendar slip past, the Film Center invites you to consider how these films reveal not just the movies of the year, but 2024 itself. Read more
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