Age: 57
male
Wesley Wales Anderson (born May 1, 1969) is an American filmmaker. His films are known for their symmetry, eccentricity and distinctive visual and narrative styles, and he is cited by some critics as a modern-day example of the auteur. Three of his films, The Royal Tenenbaums (2001), Moonrise Kingdom (2012), and The Grand Budapest Hotel (2014) appeared in BBC Culture's 2016 poll of the greatest films since 2000. Anderson was nominated for the Academy Award for Best Original Screenplay for The Royal Tenenbaums (2001), Moonrise Kingdom (2012) and The Grand Budapest Hotel (2014), as well as the Academy Award for Best Animated Feature for the stop-motion films Fantastic Mr. Fox (2009) and Isle of Dogs (2018). With The Grand Budapest Hotel, he received his first Academy Award nominations for Best Director and Best Picture, and won the Golden Globe Award for Best Motion Picture – Musical or Comedy and the BAFTA Award for Best Original Screenplay. He currently runs the production company American Empirical Pictures, which he founded in 1998. He won the Silver Bear for Best Director for Isle of Dogs in 2018.
Wes Anderson
Director
for Director in Meet The Corcovados (2025)
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Pacifica and Kenya Corcovado are excited to trade in their DC home for a beach vacation with their family. But when they meet Daniel Arbitman, a charming and mysterious boy who shares their love for adventure, they decide to take a detour from their planned trip to explore the coast together. As they ride horses along the beach and discover hidden coves, they realize that Daniel is hiding secrets of his own. As they navigate their feelings for Daniel and try to uncover the truth about his past, they must also confront the challenges of growing up, including racism, sexism, and social inequality. Will they be able to stay true to themselves and their dreams, or will the pressures of the world around them tear them apart? "Saddle Up, Sweethearts" is a heartwarming and inspiring coming-of-age story about the power of sisterhood, self-expression, and following your dreams.
