ANORA (2024)(R)(Fri. 2/21) 7:30p Director Sean Baker In-Person 10pm

Please join Friends of Gardena Cinema in celebrating the 2nd Annual Sean Baker weekend!

Friday, February 21, 2025: 7:30 pm - ANORA (2024)(R); 10:00 pm - Birthday Celebration with chocolate cake, Auditorium Seat Dedication in honor of Sean Baker, and Filmmaker Panel with Director Sean Baker in person; 10:45 pm (-ish) - STARLET (2012).

Saturday, February 22, 2025: 2:30 pm - STARLET (2012); 4:45 pm - ANORA (2024); 7:45 pm - STARLET (2012); 10:00 pm - ANORA (2024)

Sunday, February 23, 2025: 2:30 pm - ANORA (2024); 5:15 pm - STARLET (2012); 7:30 pm - ANORA (2024); 10:30 pm - STARLET (2012).

This year, Sean Baker will be joining us in person on Friday, February 21, 2025 at 10:00 pm to celebrate his birthday with chocolate cake and to enjoy the auditorium seat dediction in his honor. We will install a small plaque dedicating a seat in the auditorium in his name. Director Sean Baker will also participate in a brief filmmaker panel Q&A session on our stage. All ticketed patrons for ANORA and STARLET on Friday, February 21, 2025 are welcome to stay for the festivities and filmmaker panel from 10:00 pm to 10:45 pm. Please plan accordingly.

ANORA is a 2024 American romantic comedy-drama film written, directed, and edited by Sean Baker. It follows the beleaguered marriage between Anora (Mikey Madison), a young sex worker, and Vanya Zakharov (Mark Eydelshteyn), the son of a Russian oligarch. The supporting cast includes Yura Borisov, Karren Karagulian, Vache Tovmasyan, and Aleksei Serebryakov.

Anora premiered on May 21, 2024, at the 77th Cannes Film Festival, and was released theatrically on October 18 by Neon, and received widespread critical acclaim. It grossed $33.5 million worldwide on a $6 million budget, becoming Baker's highest-grossing film.

The film received several accolades. It won the Palme d'Or, and was named one of the top 10 films of 2024 by the National Board of Review and the American Film Institute. It received six nominations at the 97th Academy Awards (including Best Picture, Best Actress for Madison, and Best Director), five nominations at the 82nd Golden Globe Awards (including Best Motion Picture – Comedy or Musical), and seven at British Academy Film Awards (including Best Film).

THIS IS AN INDOOR CINEMA EXHIBITION. PLEASE PURCHASE ONE (1) TICKET PER PERSON.

ONE (1) admission ticket is required PER PERSON! If tickets are not available on Eventbrite, please purchase your tickets at the box office on the day of the event.

FAQ's

WHAT TIME DOES THE MOVIE START?

ANORA starts on Friday, February 21, 2025 at 7:30 pm; Saturday, February 22, 2025 at 4:45 pm & 10:00 pm; and Sunday, February 23, 2025 at 2:30 pm & 7:30 pm.

WHAT TIME CAN I ARRIVE?

Attendees will be allowed to enter the auditorium up to 30 minutes prior to show time.

WHERE DO I PARK?

Free parking is available in the parking lot adjacent to the Gardena Cinema on the north side.

WHERE IS GARDENA CINEMA?

Gardena Cinema is located at 14948 Crenshaw Blvd, Gardena, CA 90249.

HOW DO I REDEEM MY TICKET?

Upon purchase, ticket will be emailed to you as a PDF attachment from Eventbrite. When you arrive to the event, please show the entrance attendant the bar code on your ticket at the entrance to the cinema, either by holding up your printed version, or by displaying it on your phone or smart device. Attendant will scan it to check you in, and you'll be good to go into the auditorium!

CAN I BRING FOOD / SNACKS?

NO! This is an indoor screening. Please do not bring outside food or drinks inside the cinema. Tasty refreshments and fresh popped popcorn will be sold at the cinema snack bar.

WILL YOU HAVE RESTROOMS?

YES! Gardena Cinema's lobby, snack bar, and restrooms will be open.

MAY I BRING MY PET WITH ME?

Sorry, PETS ARE NOT ALLOWED INSIDE THE ACTUAL CINEMA BUILDING, (where restrooms and snack bar are located).

WILL YOU BE HOSTING MORE OF THESE?

YES! We intend to continue curating and programming some of the BEST cinema in Los Angeles County! We provide both an intimate Drive-In style setting, as well as traditional indoor cinema experiences. Please support by following us on Instagram and Facebook -- we'll keep you posted on our screenings and events! @GardenaCinema

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