Mikey Madison (Once Upon A Time in Hollywood, Scream) captivates as Ani, an exotic dancer from Brighton Beach, Brooklyn whose life takes an unexpected turn when she meets and impulsively marries Vanya, the impetuous son of a Russian billionaire, looking for her shot at a Cinderella story.  

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, with a propulsive, heartbreaking twist. Shifting from screwball comedy to thriller, sensorial filmmaker Sean Baker’s (Tangerine, The Florida Project), Anora showcases his unique take on society’s margins and the struggle to pursue dreams.  

Taking on concerns of love, sex, class, and personal liberty, Anora delivers quite possibly the most entertaining, hilarious, and touching cinematic ride of the year, that is also hilarious yet tragic, romantic yet sobering, driven by Madison’s gripping, complex performance. Winner of the Palme d’Or at the 2024 Cannes International Film Festival. 

Charles Coleman, FACETS’ Film Program Director has selected Anora as one of his 2024 Top Ten Films.