Overview

• The Phoenician Scheme marks Anderson’s 13th feature and arrives in theaters worldwide after its Cannes premiere.
• Benicio del Toro leads as Anatole “Zsa-zsa” Korda, a billionaire tycoon who recruits his nun-in-training daughter, Liesl (Mia Threapleton), to secure his inheritance.
• The film showcases Anderson’s trademark visuals, blending precise symmetrical framing, a retro mid-century color palette and quirky character designs.
• Critics have singled out del Toro’s performance for praise and noted the film’s balance of dry humor, espionage intrigue and emotional depth.
• Continuing his exploration of family dynamics and redemption, Anderson weaves a pointed commentary on the complexities of capitalism into the narrative.