Baker returned to Cannes after three years with Red Rocket, a film about an aging porn actor. The titular heroine of the film, Anora, is a young stripper from Brooklyn, who somewhat naively believes that she can meet great love.
When she is commissioned by the son of a Russian oligarch, Ivan, she falls in love with him and is convinced that they are meant to be. After a few wild days of drinking and wild sex in a rented house, they fly to Las Vegas and get married.
Fairytale? How for whom. Ivan’s parents, who “cleaned up” their troubled son, who caused a lot of problems in Russia, to America, consider his marriage to a prostitute as the worst thing he could have done. They are determined to nullify the whole embarrassing affair and get it out of the world as quickly as possible. But they don’t know Anora, who is not going to give up the longed-for happy ending of her life so far without a fight.
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“This has literally been my main filmmaking goal for the last thirty years, so I’m not sure what I’m going to do for the rest of my life,” quipped Baker while accepting the Palme d’Or at Cannes. Later, he seriously said: “This Palme d’Or belongs to all sex workers, about whom I have already told in several films. Individual stories may not change the world, but they can help eliminate prejudice. I hope that thanks to the Palme d’Or we will be able to show the film in multiplexes and remind the general public that such films exist.”
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Ivan’s parents will not be pleased with the rather impromptu wedding.
The responses in the foreign press were also very favorable after the release of the film. On the server Rotten Tomatoeswhich publishes reviews and other information, Anora has received 98% positive reviews based on 99 ratings, with an average score of 9/10.
Reviewers praise Baker’s love of characters, sense of both comedy and tragedy, with Robbie Collin of the Daily Telegraph also praising the acting. He points out that even though the characters in Anora are complicated, it’s a joy to spend time with them because the actors portray them perfectly.
Starring 25-year-old Mikey Madison in the title role and rumored to be nominated for an Oscar, Ivan is Russian actor Mark Eidelshtein’s first American role.
There is still time
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Anora: Son of Russian oligarchs and an American prostitute. Do they have the right to love?
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The Cannes Film Festival handed out awards. The film about a young sex worker won. Rasulof also succeeded
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Anora: A Fairytale of Orgasms and Oligarchs
So, here we are – welcome to the ultimate escapade of love, lust, and the layered intricacies of family drama. Baker’s *Red Rocket* has fumbled its way to Cannes like a straggler at a wedding buffet: excited, a bit messy, but ultimately charming. And who doesn’t want to watch a film about an aging porn actor? You know, for artistic purposes, of course!
The film centers on Anora, a delightful young stripper from Brooklyn. Now, before you roll your eyes and think, “Another rags-to-riches story,” let’s hang on a sec. Anora, naïve as she might be, thinks that great love is just a few pole dances away. Enter Ivan, the son of a Russian oligarch with a family reputation that makes the Kardashians look like a wholesome family sitcom!
The Plot Thickens – Like a Good Gravy
So, picture this: Anora gets wooed by Ivan, who sounds like he stepped right out of a James Bond film. After a raucous getaway filled with cocktails that are three parts vodka and one part poor life choices, they find themselves in Las Vegas and decide to get married. A classic case of wedding bliss… if “bliss” meant being swept away by family disapproval! Ivan’s parents, possibly losing their minds more than money in a poker game, decide to intervene. They don’t just want to sweep this little debacle under the rug; they want to fumigate the entire house!
But don’t count Anora out just yet. She’s determined to cling to that sweet, sweet fairytale ending, and who can blame her? That the story plays out like a thrilling rollercoaster ride is precisely why audiences are tuning in.
Let’s Talk About That Palme d’Or!
Oh, and let’s not forget Baker’s moment of glory at Cannes, where he quipped, “This has literally been my main filmmaking goal for the last thirty years.” Spoiler alert: that level of ambition gives me anxiety. But credit where it’s due; he dedicated the prestigious Palme d’Or to sex workers everywhere. That’s right! Baker isn’t just making movies; he’s on a crusade to sweep away the stigmas while sending everyone else to the edge of their seats.
Critical Acclaim & Oscar Buzz!
To sprinkle some glitter on this cinematic cake, *Anora* has rocked the Rotten Tomatoes stage with a dazzling 98% approval rating! Want to talk about a renaissance for complex characters? Well, Baker’s got it down to an art.
Critics rave about the balance of comedy and tragedy, which is quite the feat. Robbie Collin from the Daily Telegraph mentions how spending time with Anora and Ivan feels like a mad night out – wild, unpredictable, yet exhilarating. It’s as if you’ve been invited to the best party imaginable, with an unstable DJ who accidentally takes you from upbeat bangers to heartfelt ballads!
Final Notes – Love Can’t Be Bound by Contracts
So, can an American stripper and a son of oligarchs find their happily ever after amidst los gan’s familial chaos? Folks, it seems they might just be onto something. Love, after all, is the ultimate gamble—almost as uncertain as getting a seat in the cinema without a subscription this season! You might not be able to predict the plot twists, but you can always bet on the message: individual stories can tackle prejudices and perhaps, just perhaps, change the world.
So, grab your popcorn, sit back, and prepare for a rollercoaster film experience that will either make you laugh, cry, or question your life decisions the next Saturday night out.
