Yura Borisov is Baker's hidden weapon. He plays the quiet Russian who falls for Anora, and he tells IndieWire about his path to the role — and what else he helped shape in the Palme d’Or winner.

Sean Baker is scrappy. For years, the writer-director has been making independent films about marginalized groups, from undocumented immigrants to sex workers. He casts his own movies, working with friends and talent he finds on social media.

Sean Baker's “Anora” is by wide consensus one of the year’s best films and a best picture contender at the Oscars.

A wild ride from start to finish, ‘Anora’ showcases Sean Baker’s directing and Mikey Madison’s exquisite New York accent in a world-shattering masterpiece.

Starring an inspired Mikey Madison, who dominates in the role of a stripper who falls for the wrong guy, Sean Baker's high-energy comedy comes with a side of sadness.

Leonardo DiCaprio & Quentin Tarantino Break Down Once Upon a Time in Hollywood’s Main Character 'Anora' director Sean Baker breaks down a scene alongside Mikey Madison who stars as Ani in the film. Sean dishes on finding the "most luxurious" mansion via Google Earth,

The movement consultant for the new film shares how she collaborated with the star to craft her character’s performances in the club.

With her performance in Sean Baker's Palme d'Or-winning film getting Oscar buzz, the lead actor joins Q’s Tom Power to discuss how she made the character Ani feel real.

Out's Mey Rude reviews Neon's new comedy-drama that focuses on the love story of a New York City exotic dancer.