Anora's Mikey Madison & Director Sean Baker Break Down a Scene | Vanity Fair

'Anora' director Sean Baker breaks down a scene alongside Mikey Madison who stars as Ani in the film. Sean dishes on finding the "most luxurious" mansion via Google Earth, keeping things open-ended for interpretation and so much more.
Director: Adam Lance Garcia
Director of Photography: Dave Sanders
Editor: Louis Lalire
Talent: Sean Baker, Mikey Madison
Producer: Madison Coffey
Line Producer: Romeeka Powell
Associate Producer: Emebeit Beyene
Production Manager: Andressa Pelachi
Production Coordinator: Elizabeth Hymes
Talent Booker: Lauren Mendoza
Camera Operator: Nigel Akam
Gaffer: Dave Plank
Audio Engineer: Kevin Teixeira
Production Assistant: Nicole Murphy
Post Production Supervisor: Christian Olguin
Post Production Coordinator: Ian Bryant
Supervising Editor: Doug Larsen
Assistant Editor: Andy Morell
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[@poppop.ehrmantraut]

Mikey and Sean have such a great connection together I really hope they’ll continue collaborating in the future!

[@Jo3yW]

Sign me up for Anora 2 😉

[@gangsteru1994]

Hear hear

[@princessvanillabean7055]

mikey is so gorgeous omg ..

[@Derrick_Ham]

She needs a nose job

[@myungshinfeverforever]

That sudden ending scene. Wow. What a movie it was. And Mikey is just stunning.

[@CinemaRockPizza]

Yura Borisov deserves a praise in this film.

[@Derrick_Ham]

The best

[@thesound8268]

I became obsessed with him after watching this movie. What an underrated actor!

[@nybiggs]

Just saw this and it is one of the best movies I've seen all year. I see a lot of movies. Mikey Madison deserves an oscar nom for this one.

[@toxic1strike167]

You in Savannah by chance?

[@nybiggs]

@@toxic1strike167 no, nyc

[@toxic1strike167]

@ okay gotcha. Only asked because it screened in Savannah last night and I went to this video afterward lol

[@nybiggs]

@toxic1strike167 ah gotcha. No in nyc it started limited release this past Thursday. Many showings per day and decently packed audience. It will get a wide release Nov 8th and be at most theaters though. It certainly deserves to.

[@toxic1strike167]

@@nybiggs yes absolutely. Mikey Madison was at my screening, and the standing ovation that she and the film got was amazing. I honestly can’t wait till it releases wide to see it again because it’s a phenomenal film, and possibly Sean Baker’s best

[@AlexandraGilcreast-2026]

the subtleties in this movie. wow. so amazing

[@ftuT]

What Sean says is what I loved the most about the movie, that every character is a real human being with their own problems, not a stereotype (although he does introduce everyone as one, then subtly drop the act).

[@somersfamily]

She's so cool, she was so nice to me and my family when we met her at a convention in Tampa back in April. She talked to my wife for a little bit, took a selfie with her, and then she signed my ghost face mask . I asked her if i could put my arm around her for the photo, and she grabbed my arm and put it around her lol. I was just trying to be polite and and i was nervous. She's just so shy that it's so funny that she can play these crazy roles. but even when she did the panel with Melissa, she was still so shy up there😂 she's adorable, though

[@Moondustsmellsfunny]

'Tangerine' is such a brilliant film, Sean Baker is a talent and Mikey is always stunning.

[@chloeleung6229]

So happy to have these insights, adds so much to what was already one of the best cinematic experiences I have ever had. Incredible film and creatives. Thank you!

[@123paramorefan]

sean baker seems so sweet aweee

[@Userrfvbgfffbfg]

Sean baker’s excitement is so cute

[@sergiovela7686]

10/10 movie. Very funny, sweet and charming

[@Jays-ug9bd]

not sure if those are the words i would use

[@설한동-p4g]

I love seeing Mikey happy and getting rewarded. Watching that face and it feels like Ani is finally getting the respect she deserve.

[@ianwalden9865]

She deserves the Oscar. Unbelievable performance!

[@kevinry4n]

Her smile is insane 😮‍💨

[@DanaArmas]

She's Adorable 🥰 Mikey Madison Beer Looks Like Fairy Tinkerbell

[@brianscli9567]

One of the most talented, interesting filmmakers working. Red Rocket is next level, I must sing that film’s praise any chance I get

[@CannibalWHORE22]

Agreed! Red Rocket so far is my favorite Baker movie. Who knew you can get such a dynamic performance by Simon Rex too! He was incredible

[@gg_nugu]

Between this and your profile pic, you have GREAT taste

[@domwalker6526]

Fully agree

[@pimzalabim9047]

I’d love to hear her talk about this entire movie.

[@inyostudio]

Best film of the year. ❤ no wonder it won the Palme. Should win Oscar for Best Picture, Director and Actress imo.

[@kyubidzns]

And best supporting actor

[@mossicely]

Yep, it was truly incredible. The acting was brilliant, I got so absorbed into the characters.

[@EveryManandhisLizard]

Anyone else cry in the final scene ?

[@claydal1723]

no

[@FPSBuzz]

Yes

[@keennneth]

6:45 def didn't click for me i'm just realizing they were there watching this. this film has so much to unpack

[@JakeLDS]

Were you paying attention when you watched it?

[@maxwellthegreat]

What i would give for a DVD of Anora with full commentary

[@friendlypup5650]

Watch ‘better things’ if you haven’t. She’s so great on that

[@Jennifercox]

Yes!!! Nobody talking about better things but the whole show is incredible and she is amazing in it

[@junksies2154]

i genuinely cannot wait to see this movie

[@haroldallaberg6359]

I love this movie so much and hopefully this springboards Mikey to bigger movies

[@TheViltrumOmniMan]

Just saw this film, she’s amazing on screen.

[@kassi420]

When I saw the film I couldn’t figure out how she was Californian because she did a great job with the Tri-State accent

[@danilorodrigu3s]

Mikey ❤

[@g30_gaming]

ANORA IS AMAZING. Definite favourite movie of the year

[@whatdoyoumean7206]

im so excited for this film mikey i love uuuuu

[@PaulinaRamirez-mw2dk]

frr

[@cineshri12]

Any Mikey Madison fans ❤

[@PaulinaRamirez-mw2dk]

hereee

[@pranksandcats2674]

me ❤

[@mammamia3259]

Deerrrrrrrr

[@rickdalton5191]

best movie of the year

[@mmm57097]

Welcome to act 3 of my hype level

[@Paul20661]

can't wait to see this next month

[@robertgallagher5285]

Saw Once Upon A Time in Hollywood but actually never heard of Mikey this movie will make her a HUGE star!!!

[@rhys7428]

I thought she was your internet mom ash for a sec haha

[@film_bird84]

Such a phenomenal film! I can't stop thinking about.

[@rickdalton5191]

the biggest armenian-russian-american soul //

[@emmalynn7188]

Omg Toros and Garnick being in that scene is crazy!!

[@emmalynn7188]

Ugh the relapse omg! I need a rewatch

[@mertb.]

Cool video, learned things I missed while I was watching this wonderful movie

[@nvncyaeps1126]

HER LAUGHHHH🙏🙏

[@MrKimSays]

Give her the OSCAR!🏆

[@KavaliSaikumar-q9i]

Sean baker palm d or winner🎉🎉🎉

[@warrenguy76]

I hope Mikey and Demi get their Oscar noms!

[@johnboyle382]

Just saw Anora and i think it’s the best American movie I’ve ever seen at a movie theater.

[@Turbotundra]

amazing film. She should win best actress

[@edm5378]

Mikey's voice is hnnnnng

[@jztouch]

Love this movie so much! Can’t wait to see it again!

[@nabiisthatu382]

Love this so much❤

[@uzioxix]

Favorite movie of the year for me easily

[@kordellliming6843]

Her skin is magical

[@stevelacysgf1311]

Loved this film!!!!

[@samplermike]

She did a decent Brooklyn accent in the movie. So did Marisa Tomei in My Cousin Vinny and she won best actress that year. This girl has a chance.

[@Katra1400]

Great performances by all of the cast creating an interesting, funny, emotional, and entertaining movie.

[@rvp8938]

I see Mikey being the next female star to burst onto the mainstream, in the same vein as Jenna Ortega and Sydney Sweeney

[@julianmx13]

She’s going to be more of an Emma Stone or Saoirse Ronan, really talented while racking up some awards

[@itsgiobaby]

Can't wait to see this one 😍✨

[@Katra1400]

Great performances by all of the cast creating an interesting, funny, emotional, and entertaining movie. Great movie by Sean Baker

[@courtnisaizon4546]

Excited to see this movie!

[@ImpendingRival]

Ani are you okay, ani are you okay, ani?

[@Jo3yW]

Bad

[@LaGrossePaulik]

Really, really bad

[@AnastasiaBelova27]

i love this movie

[@dkalyagin72]

What a great movie! Thank you, Sean Baker :)

[@davialvesanimator]

All of this for 6 million… crazy

[@Diego-p9z1e]

Can’t wait to watch this tonight!❤❤

[@alina.diletantka]

Эй, русские здесь есть?) 👋🏻

[@user-oz9si9tt3z]

🤙

[@Kakki82]

Only saw her in Once upon a Time in Hollywood. I like her more than Sydney Sweeney. IDK why I am comparing the two.

[@saphiagegamyang1172]

Omg! I was like where have I seen her. She’s lovely.

[@Kakki82]

@@saphiagegamyang1172 Yes, I agree!

[@VioletFlameOutcast]

​@@saphiagegamyang1172 she's on Scream 5 as well

[@bex6638]

Watch Better Things, she's great.

[@EMCAL13]

I really appreciate Sean Baker's inclusion of Armenians in 2 our of 3 of his films.

[@blennim]

I love mikey❤

[@naurriana]

OMGGGGG I NEEEED THIS MOVIEEEE IN MEEEEE PLSSSSS I NEEED THIS MOVIEEEEE

[@josipamatic6085]

Actor reminds me of Louis Garrel

[@leyahplaya3642]

where are yall watching this brooooo

[@tobis2387]

it finally just got to my local theater this week lol

[@inMuro]

im not sure if i loved the movie, it was ok. i thought the shouting dragged along too long. anyone else kinda feel meh too?

[@tobis2387]

i felt the same, but the long run time made it feel more authentic in the end i think. i really felt how exhausted and defeated ani was by the end

[@ра́лександ]

спасибо.

[@DanaArmas]

Yes i Love this movie.. 😍. She Looks Like Madison Beer (Singer) Chris Pines girlfriend

[@zairehaylock4974]

My beautiful love. ❤

[@JohnnysChannel2024]

We want to see the seventh year of Billie Eilish 😭

[@purfectangelboy]

Have some respect

[@JohnnysChannel2024]

@purfectangelboy for what?

[@bangalorekidd6987]

Hi hi 🙏🏾🙊

[@jennalasky5783]

She sounds so much like Miranda cosgrove!! And even looks a bit like her

[@BluePrada]

I don't think they sound alike

[@aninjaguardian]

Nah, Mikey is prettier than Miranda ever was in her peak

[@Alton7771]

Mikey is my wifey

[@PaulinaRamirez-mw2dk]

nah mine.

[@jxsnnn]

You mean mine?

[@PaulinaRamirez-mw2dk]

@@jxsnnn shes been my wife since 2022

[@hellbunniez3]

get in line broooo

[@kyubidzns]

😂

[@jessicachristine310]

Vodka luge!

[@DaniBRGS]

Her fandom is so toxic and so fkd up. Lesbians claiming she doesn’t like men, guys fighting with each other that she’s theirs, calling Yura Borisov ugly because according to some people, Mikey and Yura are in a secret relationship. People have all lost their minds and simply wanna control her every move. The obsession for this girl is insane. It’s super fkd up. And then they wonder why she’s not on social media😂😅💀 grow up people. Touch grass more often or get a psychological treatment🤡

[@hellbunniez3]

parasocialism truly has gone off the charts in the past few years. they did this to jenna, and now they’re doing it to mikey.

[@DaniBRGS]

@ and worse part is, you can’t even share your opinion here on KZbin because they will get triggered🤡 what a time we live in. Tyranny at its finest.

[@JourneywEl]

“My name is Billie eilish” we all say in unison 😔

[@elingilham1791]

Hey it’s October 18 2024 where’s my Billie eilish video 😮😢

[@duskstoy8506]

Girl where is the Billie interview

[@lolaslightrays]

i believe they still make them every year but will only release them every few years or so

[@Patrick19833]

Why her name is Mikey? Isn't that a boy's name?

[@Krillinish2]

Open your mind.

[@aninjaguardian]

Maybe she doesn't like "Mikaela." Nobody should have a problem with that

[@rey599]

why tf are they two promoting this film constantly is sean in it?

[@triplesevenpunkstar]

he's the director?😭

[@rey599]

@ i mean i know that obviously it's just that he's like in every anora promo content like he's the main lead idk maybe ppl just like him

[@aninjaguardian]

​@@rey599What? He's the director, his input is just as important if not more important than any of the actors.

[@julsride3596]

Movie suks! Its bad. Bad actors after the 20mins

[@matthewcollazo-marquez2646]

You're just hating. The movie was amazing 🔥

[@Extracredittttt]

Bad actors? Of all the things to criticize lmfao

[@kyubidzns]

Bruh this movie has amazing actors, amazing writing, amazing story and amazing comedy

[@bandonoregon]

Just another loud unnerving annoying boring flick

[@hellbunniez3]

i’m really sorry you don’t have taste in movies

[@bandonoregon]

@hellbunniez3 Hilarious! Of course you have excellent taste, especially when writing superflous stupid assumptions about strangers😆

[@Extracredittttt]

LOL the first couple comments are always some boring toxic drool

[@stvk99]

I'm sorry but how can it be unnerving and boring at the same time?

[@maribele58]

wow i was expecting this to continue through the rest of the movie and then it ended 🥲