26 May 2024
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2024-05-26 12:44
'Anora' took top prize at the 77th Cannes Film Festival Sean Baker's dramedy starring Mikey Madison won the annual film festival's top honor on Saturday.
The dark, funny and touching drama about a young exotic dancer took the plaudits after overcoming 21 competitors up for the top prize. Director Sean Baker was confirmed as one of the leading voices of American indie cinema with the prize, which also promises to make a star of 25-year-old Mikey Madison.