In the spotlight in Lyon at the end of last year the brilliant Wes Anderson will have his first Paris retrospective next year. A Tribute to his colorful and atypical universe, this exhibition will be one of the cultural highlights of the Paris season, and what better institution than the Cinémathèque to host this lovely event? All we have to do now is wait patiently to find out.
A major Wes Anderson retrospective coming soon to Paris
Colorful, full of detail, symmetrical and a little zany, Wes Anderson’s world could be recognized among thousands of others, and there are countless fans of his cinema in Paris. The latter, and all cinephiles, will have something to celebrate after this announcement: in 2025, the Cinémathèque will host a major exhibition dedicated to the filmmaker and his work. More precisely, from March 19 to July 27, 2025, the institution will be the stage for this major retrospective.
Numerous pieces will be on display, including some from the director’s personal collection. You’ll find costumes, accessories and a host of other items. From The Tenenbaum Family and Asteroid City to The Grand Budapest Hotel and Fantastic Mr Fox, all of Wes Andersin’s feature films will be in the spotlight, giving us a behind-the-scenes look at these cinematic monuments.
After a superb exhibition dedicated to James Cameron another genius filmmaker will be on show. The only drawback is that we’ll have to wait until 2025 to enjoy this beautiful Tribute. Until then, we can wait and admire Paris imagined in the director’s aesthetic.
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