In all his films, Wes Anderson turns the mundane into magic by building distinctive and eccentric worlds. But how well do you know the man behind the camera? Discover the inspirations of one of our most revered auteurs with
The Worlds of Wes Anderson
.
Anderson’s playful and vibrant aesthetic is universally admired – but how has he managed to create such a recognisable identity?
From Hitchcock and Spielberg to Truffaut and Varda, there are countless homages and references scattered throughout Anderson’s filmography, while his cultural anchor points go far beyond film and into the worlds of art and literature.
Evocations of place and time underpin his work, from mid-century Paris in
The French Dispatch
to grand pre-war Europe in
The Grand Budapest Hotel
, while cultural institutions – such as Jacques Cousteau and
The New Yorker
magazine – are other touchstones.
For Wes Anderson fans and cinephiles alike, this is an essential insight into the creative process of one of the world’s most unique filmmakers.