Wes Anderson returns to his regular theme of the relationship dynamics between flawed fathers (or father figures) and their offspring in The Phoenician Scheme. Zsa-zsa Korda (Benicio Del Toro), arms dealer and one of Europe’s richest men, finds his life under constant threat from business rivals and terrorists. Fearing for the future of his business, he decides to anoint his estranged daughter Liesl, a nun with nine brothers, to be his sol heir. His protégée soon finds herself exposed to numerous assassination attempts, as well as romantic overtures from Björn Lund (Michael Cera). Anderson populates his trademark visual style with the likes of Scarlett Johansson, Tom Hanks, Benedict Cumberbatch, and numerous others in this typically eccentric and ornate black comedy.

Join us at the IFI for the first night of The Phoenician Scheme, where we’ll be hosting a special screening to ring in Wes Anderson’s latest all-star entry, with surprises in store.

Afterwards, join us for a complimentary beverage at the IFI party – where we’ll be celebrating in signature style with film-inspired spot prizes, thematic photo-ops, and music inspired by the back catalogue of Anderson’s soundtracks from Positive Bryan.

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Notes by Kevin Coyne.