Key Takeaways:
* Sean Baker's latest movie, Anora, features a drastic love tale with a sex worker and a Russian oligarch's son.
* Anora premiered at the Cannes Film Festival and managed to bag the notable Palme d'Or award.
* Mickey Madison and Mark Eidelshtein play central characters.
* The film will be shown in selective theaters starting October 18.
* Its trailer focuses on a whirlwind romance filled with danger, deception, and a lot of passion.
On the Hollywood scene, there's a new face stirring up things. Remember Vivian Ward? Well, there's a new tough chick in town. Sean Baker, the genius behind Tangerine, has released his latest trailer for his new movie, Anora. If you happen to have kids around while you're watching the trailer, make sure to cover their ears, it's quite explicit.
Baker's Anora: Love Amidst Danger
NEON, the distribution company of the movie, launches the trailer of Anora today. The story centers around Mickey Madison, playing the leading character Ani from Better Things. Ani ends up in Vegas with her newfound love, Ivan, performed by Mark Eidelshtein. The couple enjoys a life of luxury, including parties, private jets, shopping, all perks of being with a rich young man.
But soon, their blissful life takes a turn. Ivan's real identity gets revealed. He is the son of a Russian oligarch, not just any rich guy. His family is less than happy about his marriage to Ani, a sex worker. Consequently, this leads to a dangerous life for both partners as they defy the oligarch.
Yuriy Borisov, Karren Karagulian, and Vache Tovmasyan form part of the ensemble cast. FilmNation Entertainment, Samantha Quan, Alex Coco, and Baker have jointly produced the film. Interestingly, during its premiere at Cannes, the audience gave a rousing 10-minute standing ovation.
Anora: The Trailer
The trailer certainly gives a rush of parties, steamy moments, threats, and sheer confusion. What initially feels like a fairy tale quickly turns into a nightmare. Marrying someone who lies about their identity tus out to be more risky than imagined. Especially if it involves an affluent family with criminal tendencies. In no time, Ani's life turns topsy-turvy.
Increased Attention for NEON
The trailer launch isn't the only reason NEON is grabbing eyeballs lately. They just had their most prominent opening with another movie, Longlegs, earning over $22M. The Osgood Perkins' horror flick Longlegs stars Maika Monroe, Blair Underwood, and Nicolas Cage. The film follows the chase of a serial killer, with Monroe as an FBI agent who comes across a series of occult clues to solving the case. Undoubtedly, Longlegs ranks among the scariest films of 2024.
In Conclusion
The launch of Anora has certainly generated a buzz in Hollywood. People can't stop talking about this unusual love story spiraling into a dangerous saga. Watch out for it in select theaters from October 18 onwards. Judging from the trailer, it should be an exciting ride!
