Anora is a 2024 American comedy-drama directed by Sean Baker. It premiered at the Cannes Film Festival on May 21, 2024, and received acclaim, winning the prestigious Palme d'Or. It was released in theatres on October 18, 2024. The film earned $37.4 million worldwide against a budget of $6 million, making it Sean Baker's highest-grossing film.
The film follows Anora Mikheeva, a sex worker, and Vanya Zakharov, the son of a rich Russian oligarch. Vanya marries Anora for the green card. They fly to Las Vegas, but their marriage is opposed by Vanya’s family. So far, the film has won 2 BAFTA Awards and a Critics' Choice Movie Award and has received nominations from major awards, including 5 Golden Globe nominations, 3 Screen Actors Guild nominations, 6 Oscar nominations, etc. Let’s take a look at the cast of Anora.
Mikey Madison as Anora Mikheeva
Mikey Madison plays the role of Anora Mikheeva aka Ani in the film. Anora is a Russian-American stripper who lives in Brooklyn, New York. Impressed by her Russian and her looks, Vanya hires her for $15,000 to stay with him for a week, which eventually leads to their marriage.
Mikaela Madison Rosberg, popularly known as Mikey Madison, is an American actress, born on March 25, 1999, in Los Angeles, California, United States. She made her acting debut with the short films Retirement and Pani's Box. She made her TV debut with the TV show Better Things in 2016. She has appeared in many projects like Liza, Liza, Skies Are Grey (2017), Once Upon a Time in Hollywood (2019), Scream (2022), Anora (2024), etc.
Mark Eydelshteyn as Ivan Zakharov
Mark Eydelshteyn plays the role of Ivan Zakharov aka Vanya in the film. Vanya is the rich but immature son of a Russian oligarch, Nikolai Zakharov. His father wants him to join his family business in Russia, but he loves to spend his time partying in his parent's mansion in America. He has an outgoing personality.
Mark Eydelshteyn is a Russian actor, born on February 18, 2002, in Nizhny Novgorod, Russia. He made his film debut with the film First Snow in 2021. In the same year, he also made his TV debut with the TV show Crash. He got his breakthrough with his role as Sasha in the film The Land of Sasha in 2022. He gained international popularity for his role as Vanya in the film Anora in 2024.
Yura Borisov as Igor
Yura Borisov plays the role of Igor in the film. Igor is a Russian henchman who was hired by Toros to look after Vanya. He was sent to work after the news of Anora and Vanya’s wedding became known. He is soft-spoken and has a kind-hearted personality. He has a soft corner for Anora and sympathizes with her for being mistreated.
Yura Borisov is a Russian actor, born on December 8, 1992, in Reutov, Moscow Oblast, Russia. Borisov graduated from the Shchepkin Higher Theater School in 2014. He made his film debut with the film Elena in 2011. He has appeared in many projects like The Bull (2019), Compartment No. 6 (2021), Captain Volkonogov Escaped (2021), Anora (2024), etc.
Vache Tovmasyan as Garnik
Vache Tovmasyan plays the role of Garnik in the film. Garnik is an Armenian henchman who is sent to end Anora and Vanya’s relationship. He works under his brother, Toros. He was sent to look out for Vanya and solve the situation but things got out of control.
Vachagan Kareni Tovmasyan, popularly known as Vache Tovmasyan, is an Armenian actor and comedian, born on July 15, 1986, in Yerevan, Armenian SSR, Soviet Union. He has worked on many projects like 32 Atam (2006-2010), In The Army (2009), Vitamin Club (2010-2015), Lost & Found in Armenia (2012), Stone Cage (2015-2017), Anora (2024), etc.
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FAQs about Anora
A. Anora was made on a budget of $6 million.
A. Anora has earned $37.4 million at the worldwide box office.
A. Anora has received 6 Oscar nominations.
