Like Sean Baker's previous films, Anora features a brilliant soundtrack that plays a key role in capturing the character's worlds.
Anora features a surprising song in its opening scene.
The film – which stars Mikey Madison as the titular character, a stripper whose life takes a dramatic twist when she impulsively marries Vanya, the son of a Russian oligarch who had hired her to be his girlfriend for the week, only for things to go sour when his family get wind of their nuptials – kicks off with Greatest Day by Take That.
The song plays in a strip club as Madison's lead character flirts with guests and leads them to the VIP area for private dances.
Speaking about why he chose the song to soundtrack the opening scene, writer-director Sean Baker told Variety: "I was driving around with my wife Sam [Quan, who also produces Baker’s films] and we were just like, 'Is there a song called Greatest Day, because it’s [Ani’s] greatest day?'
"And then she goes on Spotify and finds Greatest Day."
He continued: "I had never heard of this song, so we put it on in the car and the next thing you know it had become a total ear worm.
"So I got home and threw it over Anora's opening credits, and it was like serendipity… the way it went up to Mikey and landed there, right when the kick comes in, it was like, 'Oh my God!'"
Wondering what other songs feature in Anora? Read on for everything you need to know.
Anora features an original score from Matthew Hearon-Smith, who has collaborated with Baker on all his previous films.
The movie also features a handful of pop songs. These include:
Anora is now showing in UK cinemas.
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Molly Moss is a Trends Writer for Radio Times, covering the latest trends across TV, film and more. She has an MA in Newspaper Journalism and has previously written for publications including The Guardian, The Times and The Sun Online.
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