Sean Baker gains the Palme d'Or at Cannes with "Anora" [
An incredible human film entitled "Anora," directed by Sean Baker from the United States, has claimed the prestigious Golden Palm award at the Cannes Film Festival, surpassing 21 other contending movies. Serving as the head of the jury was director Greta Gerwig.
The jury, led by Gerwig, has described "Anora" as a heart-conquering, humorous, hope-instilling, heart-breaking, and truth-illuminating film. In the movie, a stripper named Ani comes across an oligarch's son who, in youthful rashness, marries her after only a few days - to the immense displeasure of his parents, who then set out to annul their union. "Anora" combines elements of comedy and drama, boasts impressive thespians, presents numerous plot twists, and consistently maintains a sense of wit.
Baker's triumph left him humbled and somewhat speechless, as evidenced by his statement: "That's literally been my only goal as a filmmaker in the last 30 years. So I'm not sure what I'm going to start with the rest of my life."
Second-tier awards at the festival include the Grand Prize of the Jury, which went to "All We Imagine as Light," a movie by Indian director Payal Kapadia. Jacques Audiard received the Jury Prize for his musical "Emilia Pérez." A special Jury Prize, meanwhile, was handed over to the recently liberated Iranian director Mohammed Rassulof for "The Seed of the Sacred Fig."
This year's best actress award has been shared among four performers: Karla Sofía Gascón, Zoe Saldana, Selena Gomez, and Adriana Paz, for their work in "Emilia Pérez." Best actor of the year award went to Jesse Plemons for his role in "Kinds of Kindness" by Giorgos Lanthimos. Miguel Gomes won the best direction award for "Grand Tour." Coralie Fargeat secured the best screenplay award for "The Substance."
In the 75th edition of the Cannes Film Festival, clear highlights were each of these memorable awards.
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The triumph of "Anora" at the Cannes Film Festival has placed Cinema and Entertainment in the spotlight, showcasing its ability to captivate audiences and win prestigious awards. The Movie, directed by Sean Baker, has been praised for its blend of comedy and drama, proving that it's more than just a cinematic representation of the Cannes Film Festival.
In addition to the Palme d'Or, other acclaimed films such as "All We Imagine as Light" and "Emilia Pérez" also received recognition at this year's Cannes Film Festival, further solidifying its reputation as a platform for groundbreaking Cinema and Entertainment.
Source: www.ntv.de
