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TEMPO.CO, Jakarta - Sean Baker has made history in the world of cinema at the 2025 Academy Awards. He became the first person to win four Oscar awards for a single film, taking home Best Director, Best Original Screenplay, Best Editing, and Best Picture for his film titled Anora.
This achievement marks a significant milestone in Sean Baker’s career, known as an independent film director, as reported by Variety. Here are five other independent films directed by Sean Baker, a must-watch for movie-goers!
'Red Rocket' (2021)
'Red Rocket' takes the audience through the life of Mikey Saber, a former adult film star who returns to his hometown in Texas after retirement. Here, he tries to mend his long-broken relationship with his wife. He also begins a relationship with a woman named Strawberry.
With a lead role played by Simon Rex, Red Rocket presents a dark comedy about a man’s life filled with lies and predatory behavior towards young women. The film also critiques a social system that imposes no real consequences on characters like Mikey, creating a portrait of injustice.
Sean Baker does not just tell a powerful story but also gives voice to the marginalized.
'The Florida Project' (2017)
'The Florida Project' depicts the contrast between poverty and the luxurious tourism world surrounding Walt Disney World, Florida. Quoted from IMDb, the film follows the story of Moonee, a little girl living in a cheap motel with her troubled mother, Halley.
While presented with a cheerful children's tone, the film touches on deep social issues such as poverty and injustice. The performances of Brooklynn Kimberly Prince as Moonee and Willem Dafoe as the motel manager deliver a powerful emotional viewing experience.
'Tangerine' (2015)
This film follows Sin Dee, a transgender sex worker who has just discovered that her boyfriend and pimp is cheating on her. Told in one full, eventful day, 'Tangerine' presents a life story about friendship, betrayal, and the quest for identity. With cinematography using an iPhone, the film offers a fresh, dynamic, and energetic vibe.
'Starlet' (2012)
Sean Baker explores the relationship between Jane, a young adult film star, and Sadie, an elderly woman who has just lost her husband. When Jane discovers hidden money in Sadie’s house, they begin a friendship focused on intergenerational bonds.
The film features Dree Hemingway and Besedka Johnson, bringing emotional depth to their characters. 'Starlet' offers a detailed look at life, loneliness, and human connections often hidden behind the adult film industry.
'Take Out' (2004)
As his second work in his career, 'Take Out' provides a glimpse into the life of a Chinese food delivery driver struggling to pay off debts. Quoted from Screen Rant, the film showcases the tension between the life of an immigrant working hard to survive and the luxurious world he serves.
The film tells the reality of the often-overlooked lower class and the challenges faced by immigrant workers in big cities like New York. 'Take Out' is an early example of the social-realist approach that later became Baker's signature in many of his films.
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