Mike Leigh Loves ‘Anora’: “Massively Impressive” (Exclusive)
Leigh, a nominee for seven Oscars whose films have claimed the highest honors at both Cannes and Venice film festivals, commented on Sean Baker’s Palme d’Or winner from Cannes, which revolves around a stripper (Mikey Madison) who develops a romantic relationship with a wealthy Russian client connected to the mob. Leigh praised their performances, stating that the film lacked any self-indulgent gimmicks. He further noted that at first one might think, “Okay, right, there’s all this sex and these kids and blah, blah, blah.” However, things take a dramatic turn when unexpected events occur, as Leigh put it, “Then the shit hits the fan.