Anora (2024/2025)

Anora is a raw, character-driven triumph as Sean Baker's Palme d'Or winner about a New York sex worker who marries an oligarch's son, earning $65 million on a $12 million budget—a 441% return that rivals The Brutalist's financial efficiency. This film's emotional power and social insight are universally praised, making it a standout in Baker's oeuvre.