The Phoenician Scheme is a dark comedy with espionage themes from director Wes Anderson. The story follows Zsa-zsa Korda (Benicio del Toro), one of Europe’s wealthiest men, who is deeply involved in the weapons and aviation industries. After several plane crashes and fathering ten children, Korda names his daughter—turned nun—Sister Liesel (Mia Threapleton) as his sole heir. Alongside their tutor, Bjorn Lund (Michael Cera), they must protect the family fortune from greedy tycoons, foreign terrorists, and hired assassins.

This original Wes Anderson film carries his signature symmetrical style and striking color palettes, filmed across Italy and Morocco to showcase exotic landscapes and historic architecture befitting an international spy story. Anderson’s previous works include The Grand Budapest Hotel (2014), Isle of Dogs (2018), The French Dispatch (2021), Asteroid City (2023), and The Wonderful Story of Henry Sugar and Three More (2024, Netflix). The Film Censorship Institution  (LSF) has rated The Phoenician Scheme for audiences aged 13 and above. (fas)