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The Phoenician Scheme
“Wes Anderson returns with another intricately designed film, and an inquiry into the meaning of goodness.” – NYT
Wes Anderson’s latest release is a stylized espionage comedy-drama following Anatole “Zsa-Zsa” Korda (Benicio del Toro), a flamboyant European industrialist and arms dealer. After surviving a series of assassination attempts, Korda seeks to secure his legacy by appointing his estranged daughter, Sister Liesl (Mia Threapleton), a novice nun, as his heir. Together with Bjørn (Michael Cera), a Norwegian entomologist, they navigate a complex web of international conspiracies, rival tycoons, and revolutionary forces. Set in the fictional Middle Eastern country of Phoenicia during the 1950s, the film blends Anderson’s signature visual style with themes of redemption, legacy, and the complexities of familial relationships.
