How the 30-Minute Home Invasion Scene Transformed ‘Anora’

Story by Philiana Ng

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How a gripping 30-minute home invasion scene became the heart and soul of indie darling 'Anora'

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Director Sean Baker spent 6 weeks rehearsing the harrowing sequence, which he envisioned as a 'ballet of chaos'
The intense scene was a pivotal moment for lead actress Violet McGraw, who channeled real-life trauma to deliver a tour-de-force performance

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