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Sharmila Tagore, Simi Garewal attend Aranyer Din Ratri Cannes screening, hang out with Satyajit Ray fanboy Wes Anderson | Bollywood

Sharmila Tagore, Simi Garewal attend Aranyer Din Ratri Cannes screening, hang out with Satyajit Ray fanboy Wes Anderson | Bollywood

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Veteran actors Sharmila Tagore, Simi Garewal and filmmaker Wes Anderson attended the screening of Satyajit Ray’s 1970 film Aranyer Din Ratri at the ongoing Cannes Film Festival. A 4K restored version of the Bengali-language film, titled Days and Nights in the Forest in English, was showcased at the 78th edition of the prestigious gala under the Cannes Classics section. Wes Anderson led its six-year-long restoration. (Also Read | Satyajit Ray’s Aranyer Din Ratri to be screened in classics section at Cannes Film Festival) Simi Garewal, Sharmila Tagore, and Wes Anderson attended screening of Aranyer Din Ratri at Cannes Film Festival.(X/@Sourav_3294) Aranyer Din Ratri at Cannes Film Festival Wes, a long-time admirer of Ray, introduced the movie ahead of its screening. Aranyer Din Ratri is presented and restored by The Film Foundation’s World Cinema Project at L’Immagine Ritrovata in collaboration with the Film Heritage Foundation (FHF), Janus Films, and the Criterion Collection. The funding was provided by the Golden Globe Foundation. Sharmila Tagore, Simi Garewal attend event Sharmila made an appearance on the red carpet in …

Cannes 2025: Wes Anderson ratchets up the whimsy in The Phoenician Scheme, doesn’t stick the landing | Entertainment News

Cannes 2025: Wes Anderson ratchets up the whimsy in The Phoenician Scheme, doesn’t stick the landing | Entertainment News

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If whimsy had an address, it would be Wes Anderson, whose confections can either delight or dismay. His Cannes competition entry The Phoenician Scheme has nestled firmly into the latter for me: his latest flight of fancy, quite literally, with his lead character traversing the skies in a private jet, being ejected at regular intervals, turns the film into a survival manual. The film is set in the 50s. Benicio Del Toro plays Zsa Zsa Korda, a wealthy businessman who has a half-brother (Benedict Cumberbatch, almost unrecognisable under a thatched beard), a daughter who is a nun, and nine sons. If Korda wasn’t properly eccentric, he wouldn’t be a Wes character: accordingly, he decides to bequeath his empire to Liesl (Mia Threapleton), whether she likes it or not. His current preoccupation lies somewhere in the Middle East, and off they jump into the jet, along with Bjorn (Michael Cera), a young Norwegian expert on all manner of creepy crawlies, who has been hired as tutor to his offspring. We never know why Bjorn is not …

Wes Anderson’s The Phoenician Scheme to hit Indian cinemas on this date | Hollywood News

Wes Anderson’s The Phoenician Scheme to hit Indian cinemas on this date | Hollywood News

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Acclaimed filmmaker Wes Anderson’s new film The Phoenician Scheme will be released in Indian theatres on June 6. Described as “a dark and gripping tale of espionage that unravels the complexities of a strained father-daughter relationship,” the movie is brought to India by Universal Pictures (distributed by Warner Bros. Discovery) and DreamWorks Animation. The Phoenician Scheme will have its world premiere at the Cannes Film Festival as part of the main competition. The movie features a star-studded cast of Benicio del Toro, Scarlett Johansson, Bill Murray, Mia Threapleton, Tom Hanks, Riz Ahmed, Michael Cera, Benedict Cumberbatch and Bryan Cranston. Anderson, known for films like The Royal Tenenbaums, The Darjeeling Limited, Fantastic Mr Fox, Moonrise Kingdom, The Grand Budapest Hotel and The French Dispatch, has directed the movie from a story he wrote with Roman Coppola, son of legendary filmmaker Francis Ford Coppola. Watch | The Phoenician Scheme trailer: Europe’s famed oligarch teams up with his nun daughter for a high-stakes game in Wes Anderson’s spy comedy Story continues below this ad The film revolves around …

Simi Garewal To Make Cannes Debut With Special Tribute To Satyajit Ray

Simi Garewal To Make Cannes Debut With Special Tribute To Satyajit Ray

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Last Updated:May 13, 2025, 14:11 IST Simi Garewal will make her Cannes red carpet debut on May 19, 2025, celebrating the restored version of Satyajit Ray’s “Aranyer Din Ratri.” Simi Garewal will make her Cannes debut. Simi Garewal is finally making her Cannes red carpet debut and honestly, it’s about time. The ever-graceful actress and TV icon is set to dazzle at the 2025 Cannes Film Festival. She’ll be walking the red carpet on May 19 to celebrate the restored version of Aranyer Din Ratri (Days and Nights in the Forest), the classic 1970 Satyajit Ray film where she played one of her most memorable roles. The film is a true gem of Indian cinema, and it is making a comeback on a global platform like Cannes, meticulously restored in 4K. What makes this even more special is that the restoration of Aranyer Din Ratri was spearheaded by none other than Wes Anderson and Martin Scorsese – two filmmakers who worship at the altar of classic cinema. With their support and the backing of the …

Happy Birthday, Wes Anderson! Three underrated films that capture the wry essence of the auteur

Happy Birthday, Wes Anderson! Three underrated films that capture the wry essence of the auteur

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May 01, 2025 05:20 PM IST His films are easy to recognize, but the emotions they stir are anything but. On his birthday, we look at three Anderson films that dive beneath the surface Hollywood director Wes Anderson’s name has always been synonymous with a droll tweness, and if you call yourself a fan, you must already be familiar with what it feels like to step into one of his carefully curated worlds full of melancholic humour. As the director celebrates another trip around the sun today, turning a ripe 56, here are some of his best renditions of a walk into the trembling psyche of being human in spring colours. The Royal Tenenbaums The Royal Tenenbaums (2001) Ah, The Royal Tenenbaums, arguably one of Anderson’s most popular works that thrust him into the bosom of stardom, this film is an American tragedy wrapped in retro pastels. The story revolves around three emotionally stunted genius siblings whose lives are upended after they hear about their father’s (played by Gene Hackman) imminent death. A rich portrayal …

The Phoenician Scheme trailer: Europe’s famed oligarch teams up with his nun daughter for a high-stakes game in Wes Anderson’s spy comedy | Hollywood News

The Phoenician Scheme trailer: Europe’s famed oligarch teams up with his nun daughter for a high-stakes game in Wes Anderson’s spy comedy | Hollywood News

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The Phoenician Scheme trailer: After surviving his sixth recorded airplane crash, Zsa-Zsa Korda (Benicio del Toro), one of the richest men in Europe, appoints his only daughter, Liesl (Mia Threapleton), a nun, as the sole heir to his estate. Interestingly, Korda made this decision by overlooking his nine sons. But why? And that too despite not sharing a close bond with his daughter? Notably, they hadn’t even met in six years before this new development. “I have my reasons,” he replies to her question, though he hesitates to elaborate. Yet, it soon becomes clear that he has a motive, and it is related to The Phoenician Scheme. The trailer for auteur director Wes Anderson’s upcoming movie is here, sparking just as much intrigue as his previous films have. While the 144-second promo begins by offering glimpses of Korda’s empire and family dynamics, it soon reveals that his current objective is to “disrupt, obstruct, impede and cripple Cortis Enterprise in any manner possible.” For this, he needs the help of his nun daughter. The trailer also shows …

Wes Anderson’s Espionage Drama The Phoenician Scheme Gets A Release Date

Wes Anderson’s Espionage Drama The Phoenician Scheme Gets A Release Date

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Last Updated:February 13, 2025, 12:01 IST Wes Anderson has co-written the screenplay of The Phoenician Scheme with Roman Coppola, a frequent collaborator. Benicio del Toro leads the cast in The Phoenician Scheme. (Photo Credits: YouTube) Wes Anderson’s upcoming film, The Phoenician Scheme, is a dark espionage drama that revolves around a father-daughter relationship entangled in the complexities of a family business. The film is set for an early limited release on May 30 before hitting theatres worldwide on June 6, Variety reported. Benicio del Toro leads the cast as Zsa-zsa Korda, one of Europe’s wealthiest men, while Mia Threapleton plays his daughter. Michael Cera takes on the role of her tutor. The film boasts a star-studded ensemble that features Tom Hanks, Scarlett Johansson, Benedict Cumberbatch, Bryan Cranston, Riz Ahmed, Mathieu Amalric, Jeffrey Wright, Richard Ayoade, Rupert Friend and Hope Davis. Anderson has co-written the screenplay with Roman Coppola, a frequent collaborator. The film was shot in Germany with assistance from Studio Babelsberg. Anderson also produced The Phoenician Scheme under his American Empirical Pictures banner alongside …

Mark your calendars for Wes Anderson’s The Phoenician Scheme; check out the release dates and star-studded cast

Mark your calendars for Wes Anderson’s The Phoenician Scheme; check out the release dates and star-studded cast

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Get ready for another whimsical adventure from the mind of Wes Anderson, as the filmmaker’s latest project, The Phoenician Scheme, is officially in production. Anderson, known for his meticulously crafted dollhouse worlds and quirky characters, is set to bring us an exciting new story, with an all-star cast and a plot that promises to captivate audiences worldwide. Here’s everything we know about the upcoming film. Wes Anderson Familiar but fresh In true Anderson fashion, The Phoenician Scheme will centre around a family business that unfolds with his trademark mix of dry humour, visual symmetry, and heart. The film follows Zsa-zsa Korda, portrayed by the ever-talented Benicio del Toro, one of the wealthiest men in Europe. His world is turned upside down as his daughter, played by Mia Threapleton, navigates her relationship with a quirky tutor, portrayed by Michael Cera. The film’s cast reads like a dream team of acting heavyweights, ensuring that each character will be brought to life in Anderson’s signature style. Alongside del Toro, Threapleton, and Cera, the ensemble cast includes Tom Hanks, …

The Wonderful Story Of Henry Sugar Review: Absolute And Pure Delight

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Image was shared on X. (courtesy netflix) New Delhi: The precision of the craft of a meticulous miniaturist and the unbridled imagination of a master raconteur are harmonised with phenomenal perfection in FI, the first of Wes Anderson’s four adaptations for Netflix of lesser-known stories by Roald Dahl. The result is absolute and pure delight. The film is so delectably and delicately put together that one hesitates to call it cinematic. It is much, much more. It is a demonstration, and a celebration, of the effort that goes into the act of creation, be it with words, colours, sounds, images or, simply, the human imagination. In The Wonderful Story of Henry Sugar, Anderson orchestrates a multiplicity of strands that coalesce and yet stand apart from each other. Roald Dahl’s Fantastic Mr Fox inspired Anderson’s first stop-motion animation film, which ranks among the director’s most loved works. In bringing The Wonderful Story of Henry Sugar to the screen in all its glory, and then some, Anderson’s screenplay and direction intrinsically underscore how preparing for the process …

Asteroid City Review: Playful And Profound, A Wes Anderson Film In Every Respect

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A still from Asteroid City. (courtesy: YouTube) A consummate illusionist’s repertoire of tricks is on full display in Wes Anderson’s bright and breezy cinematic whimsy, Asteroid City. It is a film in which beguiling images, lively performances and the sensuality of colours coalesce in delectable harmony. With its complement of zany characters, three-layered narrative framing and a headily heightened palette, it translates into a veritable smorgasbord of riches, if you care to stay with, and respond to, the rhythms of the ceaselessly inventive film all the way through. To naysayers, the brilliantly vivid world building that Anderson does – Asteroid City was filmed on a ruddy location off Madrid where the camera had an uninterrupted view of the environs – might seem way too curated and immaculately designed to be emotionally engaging. That indeed was the principal criticism directed at the director’s previous work, The French Dispatch. Some felt it was too flighty to be truly weighty. They will probably feel the same way about Asteroid City. Ignore them and dive right in. Anderson’s mastery …