“Sean, People Don’t Want To See That”: Anora Director Relives His Mother’s Reaction To The Premise After She Couldn’t Make It Through His Previous Movie
Director Sean Baker has revealed that his mother didn't approve of his script for Anora. The story follows an exotic dancer who meets and quickly marries Ivan, the son of a Russian oligarch. Upon learning about the marriage, Ivan's parents rush to America to get the marriage annulled. The cast of Anora includes Mikey Madison, Mark Eydelshteyn, Karren Karagulian, Yuriy Borisov, and Vache Tovmasyan. Reviews have been exceptional, and the film currently has a score of 94% on Rotten Tomatoes.
Despite Anora's strong reviews, it seems that Baker's mother has no interest in the movie's content. While speaking at the 2025 NYFCC ceremony (as reported by IndieWire), after winning the Best Screenplay award, Baker admitted that his mother didn't like his initial pitch for Anora. During his acceptance speech, Baker claimed that his mother wouldn't agree with their choice, and revealed that she didn't even make it through his previous film,...
Despite Anora's strong reviews, it seems that Baker's mother has no interest in the movie's content. While speaking at the 2025 NYFCC ceremony (as reported by IndieWire), after winning the Best Screenplay award, Baker admitted that his mother didn't like his initial pitch for Anora. During his acceptance speech, Baker claimed that his mother wouldn't agree with their choice, and revealed that she didn't even make it through his previous film,...
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