Shooting on Sean Baker’s “Anora” wrapped this past March. This will be his eighth feature film. I’m being told not to expect it anytime soon as it is eyeing a premiere at the 2024 Cannes Film Festival.
Baker describes “Anora” as "an adventure comedy-drama,” shot on location in Las Vegas and New York and which, for the first time in his career, follows wealthy people. The film was also shot in a “cleaner ‘70s cinema aesthetic.”
I had originally described “Anora” as a “love story”. No additional plot details were mentioned to me. What we do know about the cast is that ‘Scream’ actress Mikey Madison and indie actress Ivy Wolk star in the film.
With his last three films, “Tangerine,” “The Florida Project” and Red Rocket,” Baker has cemented his status as one of the best working American directors today. I also recommend his underseen 2012 gem “Starlet,” which is still Baker’s sweetest and most endearing film.