Sean Baker Dedicates Palme d’Or Victory to Sex Workers with ‘Anora’, Spotlighting Prejudice and Hope in Cinema
Cannes, France – At the prestigious Cannes Film Festival, a myriad of voices from the global film community echoed a resounding shift toward inclusivity and recognition of unconventional narratives. Sean Baker, who clinched the Palme d’Or for his film “Anora,” dedicated his award to sex workers, hoping the film broadens public perception and acceptance of their lives, underscoring the film’s potential to challenge societal prejudices. Baker expressed his aspiration for “Anora” to reach a wider audience through mainstream cinema channels, emphasizing the importance of visibility for films that illuminate underrepresented communities. This theme of visibility … Read more