Wes Anderson Reveals the Surprising Films That Inspired 'The Phoenician Scheme'

Wes Anderson's 'The Phoenician Scheme': Inspired by Spielberg's 'Lincoln' and Classic Hollywood. Acclaimed director Wes Anderson recently revealed the cinematic influences behind his latest movie, "The Phoenician Scheme." In a short video interview shared on Letterboxd, Anderson highlighted Steven Spielberg's "Lincoln" as a key inspiration, praising its "spectacular scenes and speeches" and the "finely done" performances. He noted, "Lincoln is one of my absolute favorites of Steven Spielberg's films." Beyond "Lincoln," Anderson also shared that he and his director of photography, Robert Yeoman, frequently watched films like "Chinatown" and "Jaws" before starting production on "The Phoenician Scheme." These films, while seemingly unrelated to the plot, provided crucial inspiration related to the craft of filmmaking. The Phoenician Scheme is now playing in theaters globally, offering audiences a chance to experience the culmination of Anderson's creative journey and the influences he's drawn from.