Mike Leigh praises Sean Baker's film Anora as massively impressive

Filmmaker Mike Leigh praised Sean Baker's film *Anora* as "massively impressive" during an interview on The Hollywood Reporter's podcast. He highlighted the strong performances and the film's engaging narrative. *Anora* tells the story of a stripper who becomes involved with a wealthy Russian man. Leigh noted the film's depth, contrasting initial perceptions with its more serious themes. Both *Anora* and Leigh's new film, *Hard Truths*, are receiving critical acclaim this awards season. Marianne Jean-Baptiste from *Hard Truths* has won several best actress awards, while Mikey Madison from *Anora* has received multiple nominations.