Do you love talking about Films? Are you trying to watch more films in English?
Thinking in English will host the monthly Film Club: Premiere
at 18:00 (UTC) on Wednesday 21st May!
Join us to discuss… Anora!
You can find more details on how to participate on Patreon and Discord!
Film Club – Anora – Conversation Questions –
Useful Resources – Vocabulary – Example Answers
What is the Thinking in English Film Club?
The Film Club is a great opportunity for Thinking in English Patreon members to practice their conversational English by discussing a film with other members.
Members meet every week on Wednesdays at 6pm UK Time to discuss Films and TV. Most weeks there is no specific topic and you do not have to watch or prepare anything before joining. It’s just a free chat about films!
However at the end of each month we have a special Film Club: Premiere where we discuss one specific film. Earlier in the month, members have voted for what film they want to discuss and just like in the normal Conversation Clubs we will provide 10 questions about the film to help to inspire you.
You can find these (and some other useful resources) below…
For our next Film Club: Premiere on Wednesday 21st May, we will be discussing Anora (2024), a dark, yet vibrant alternative love story between a New York stripper and the young son of a Russian Oligarch. This film became very famous because it won many awards… including the 2025 Oscars for the Best Picture, Best Director, and Best Leading Actress!
Anora (2024)
What is Anora?
Here is a movie description for Anora
This year’s Oscar winner is about Anora, a young stripper living in Brooklyn. She meets Vanya, the son of a wealthy Russian businessman, and they begin an unexpected romance. After spending a week together, they impulsively get married in Las Vegas.
Their happiness is short-lived. Vanya’s powerful family arrives to break up the relationship, forcing Anora to fight for her future and her independence.
This film explores the clash between personal freedom and family control, as well as the illusions of wealth and love. It asks whether true connection can survive when people come from completely different worlds—and when money is always part of the story.
Join us for the Film Club Premiere on 21st May to share your thoughts!
Conversation Questions and Talking Points!
- What are your overall feelings about the film? Did it live up to your expectations?
- What was the most memorable scene for you—why did it stand out?
- Did you like Anora as a character? Did your feelings about her change throughout the film?
- What did you think of Vanya? Was he naive, kind, foolish, trapped—or all of those?
- Were you impressed by the acting performances—especially Mikey Madison as Anora?
- Did you disagree with any characters’ decisions? What would you have done differently in their shoes
- Do you think Anora deserved the awards and critical praise it received? Why or why not?
- What do you think about the portray of sex work? Is it problematically glorified? Or does the film humanise and empower these women?
- Talk a bit about the power relationships in Anora—between lovers, family, and the law?
- What do you think is the message of the film? Taking control from disadvantaged positions? Feminism? Transactional relationships?
And finally, how would you describe the film to someone who has never seen it before? Would you recommend it? Why?
Do you have any more thoughts or questions? Why not prepare 1 or 2 more of your own questions or opinions about the film?!
Useful Resources
To help you prepare for the Film Club, you might want to look at the following useful online resources:
IMDb Page
IMDb page where you can find everything about the film including: Videos, Characters, Cast and Crew, Plot Synopsis, Quotes, Reviews and more!
“A frenzied fairytale”
Film magazine Empire only awarded Anora 4 stars… click below to read their review
“I LOVED it even more than I was expecting”
A detailed and very positive review of the film by YouTube film critic Ryan Casselman
Vocabulary
Anora Vocabulary
Learn and practice vocabulary for this Conversation Club!.
Practice using 5 different study games and activities – including writing, listening, and memorisation techniques!
Flashcards
Matching Game
Learning Game
Test Yourself
Listening and Spelling
General Film Vocabulary
Learn and practice vocabulary for this Thinking in English Conversation Club.
Practice using 5 different study games and activities – including writing, listening, and memorisation techniques!
Flashcards
Matching Game
Learning Game
Test Yourself
Listening and Spelling
Example Answers
4. What did you think of Vanya? Was he naive, kind, foolish, trapped—or all of those?
B1 Example Answer
B2 Example Answer
C1 Example Answer
See you all at the Film Club!
