US Edition[Satire] Wes Anderson Toys with the Action Movie in The Phoenician Scheme
- Wes Anderson released The Phoenician Scheme, a 1950s-set thriller about industrialist Zsa-Zsa Korda in the fictional Phoenicia, premiering June 6, 2025.
- The film's development began after Benicio Del Toro inspired Anderson, who co-wrote the dark script with Roman Coppola emphasizing ruthless capitalism and family ties.
- Del Toro leads as Korda, an amoral tycoon fleeing assassination attempts while confronting his estranged daughter Liesl, played by Mia Threapleton, amid rich visual gags and vignette structure.
- Supporting cast includes Scarlett Johansson, Michael Cera, Tom Hanks, and Benedict Cumberbatch, with the film noted for Anderson’s trademarks like symmetry and whip-pan shots in a 90-minute runtime.
- The Phoenician Scheme received mixed reviews citing familiarity with Anderson’s style yet entertained fans and sparked renewed interest in his work, marking his 13th directorial project.
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At the end of last week, American director Wes Anderson's 13th full-length feature film "The Phoenician Scheme" hit Estonian cinemas, attracting 1,360 viewers on its opening weekend.
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‘The Phoenician Scheme’ Lands Top Limited Opening Of 2025 – Specialty Box Office
Wes Anderson’s The Phoenician Scheme is now the top grossing limited opening of the year with an estimated $570k at just six locations in New York and LA for a per theater average of $95k. The Focus Features’ film expands to 1,500 screens next weekend. The film unseats A24’s Friendship which kicked the indie box […]
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