Director Sean Baker, producer Samantha Kwan, cast members Mark Edelshtein and Mickey Madison pose on the red carpet as they arrive for the screening of their film ‘Anora’ in competition at the 77th Cannes Film Festival. Photo Credit: Yara Nardi

Sean Baker’s latest movie Anora Received a rapturous welcome at the Cannes Film Festival and a 10-minute standing ovation that capped the event, the new drama tells the story of a sex worker who falls in love with the son of a Russian oligarch.

As applause rang out in the grand hall, Baker came to the stage to express his gratitude. “Thank you to the Cannes Film Festival for making the dream come true,” he said, “and thank you to all of you for coming out and seeing our film on the best screens in the world.” Long live cinema!”

The film stars Mickey Madison as Enora, a 23-year-old New York City stripper whose fortunes change after she meets Vanya, played by Mark Edelshtein.

Anora marks another successful Cannes outing for Baker, who has previously brought The Florida Project And red rocket At the festival, both received critical acclaim and awards. Enora is being distributed by Neon, the Palme d’Or winners’ studio parasite, titan And The triangle of sadness.

The film’s cast, including Yuri Borisov, Karen Karagulyan and Vache Tovmasyan, joined Baker on the red carpet before the screening.