Question 1

How did Luna Sofía Miranda get discovered for her role in the film?

Accepted Answer

She was called in last minute to work as a dancer at a Brooklyn strip club, where she met filmmaker Sean Baker and his producer wife, who invited her to audition after learning she was an aspiring actress.

Question 2

What does the Russian word 'gopnik' mean in the context of the film?

Accepted Answer

It's a word used in former Soviet republics for a member of urban criminal subculture or a young hoodlum, which characters use as an insult.

Question 3

How did Sean Baker decide to cast Mikey Madison in the film?

Accepted Answer

He was already a fan of her work and after seeing her in 'Scream' (2022), he immediately wanted to contact her agent for the part.

Question 4

What unusual directing technique did Sean Baker use during intimate scenes?

Accepted Answer

At Cannes, Mikey Madison revealed Baker would act out different sex positions with his wife/producer Samantha Quan while clothed to demonstrate what he wanted actors to do.

Question 5

Which major film festivals featured 'Anora' in 2024?

Accepted Answer

It was featured at Cannes Film Festival, New York Film Festival, Toronto International Film Festival, BFI London Film Festival, and Telluride Film Festival among others.

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