Sean Baker's film 'Anora' won the Palme d'Or at the seventy-seventh Cannes Film Festival on May 25, 2024.

'Anora' stars Armenian actors Karren Karagulian and Vache Tovmasyan.

The film tells the story of a Brooklyn stripper turned call girl and received rave reviews.

'Anora' is the first American film to win the Palme d'Or since 2011.

Baker praised Karagulian as his 'lucky charm' and emphasized the importance of watching films in theaters.

The festival also celebrated trans actress Karla Sofia Gascon's win for 'Emilia Perez,' set to release on August 28, 2024.

Legendary filmmaker George Lucas received an honorary Palme d'Or.

The festival showcased feminist and political films addressing societal injustices.

Various Cannes film premieres took place over the weekend, with screenings continuing until Tuesday.

The release dates for 'Anora' and other award-winning films are still pending.