by Seham AL Amshan
A cinematic experience is not one to be missed as part of the summer activities. Located at the heart of London, south Kensington, tucked in between an Italian restaurant and a cosy bakery. Convenient, as you get a delicious bite right after an enchanting experience of Wes Anderson’s cinema.
Wes Anderson is an Amercian filmmaker; he is known for his quirky aesthetic intertwined with comedy. One of his notable short films ‘The Wonderful Story of Henry Sugar’ (2023) was nominated for an Oscar for best live action short film. The exhibition was set up Wes Anderson style, retro colours. Truly a fascinating world, as though it is not in London, but a magical world in Rhode Island. It is a state in US that has become a noted place for Wes Anderson films, he filmed most of his movies in Rhode Island.
Neil chase, a Canadian screenwriter, actor, and novelist. Having produced several screenplays, following various notable critical reviews on his work, he shared his thoughts on Wes Anderson’s cinematic work, ‘The most interesting thing about his films to me is his characters… not only does each film have a truly diverse cast of characters of all ages and backgrounds, but each character feels like a fully fleshed out and unique person. Anderson has a wonderful ability to cut to the core of his characters and show us who they really are, both visually and through dialogue. With their flaws and imperfections, they are unmistakably human.’
The exhibition was a maze of wonderful photographic scenes from Wes Anderson’s movies. Each corner had a charm to it, the section filled with photographs of the different doors designs from Wes Anderson’s movies, was particularly one of the most fascinating collections of the exhibition. A doorway leading to the vintage style cinema showcasing his films through the projector was another charming touch to the exhibition that gave a unique factor to the experience. ‘People love Anderson’s style because there is a certain charm to his films. It’s at once surreal, clearly taking place in a fictional, colorful universe, and yet very real, as the characters are both familiar and relatable.’
‘His films never seem to take themselves seriously, and yet the subject matter can be quite deep and emotionally resonant. It’s this dichotomy that drives audiences to watch and rewatch his films, as with each viewing, there’s something new to discover.’ Chase added.
Chase added, that the idea of creating spaces and events showcasing any filmmakers should be celebrated for being a form of art and staying authentic to their uniqueness.
Bloom Magazine 
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