"Sean Baker's 'Anora' Wins Palme d'Or at Cannes 2024"

Sean Baker, upon winning the Palme d’Or for his film Anora at the Cannes Film Festival, expressed concern over the decline of movie theaters but noted a growing film culture in cities like New York and Los Angeles. He hopes his film, which features a unique storyline and a Russian-heavy cast, will remind mainstream audiences of the value of cinema. The film's release in Russia remains uncertain due to the embargo. Anora is NEON's fifth consecutive Palme d’Or winner and has a 96% fresh rating on Rotten Tomatoes.