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Wes Anderson's 'The Phoenician Scheme' Shines at Cannes

5/27/2025

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Wes Anderson's highly anticipated film, The Phoenician Scheme, dazzles at Cannes 2025 before hitting select US theaters on May 30, followed by a broader release on June 6. Starring Benicio del Toro as a charismatic 1950s tycoon, the film captivates with its stunning set design and practical effects, primarily crafted at Germany's Studio Babelsberg.

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Wes Anderson's highly anticipated film, The Phoenician Scheme, dazzles at Cannes 2025 before hitting select US theaters on May 30, followed by a broader release on June 6. Starring Benicio del Toro as a charismatic 1950s tycoon, the film captivates with its stunning set design and practical effects, primarily crafted at Germany's Studio Babelsberg.