History of Wes Anderson in Timeline
Wes Anderson is an American filmmaker recognized as an auteur for his distinctive visual and narrative styles, often exploring themes of grief, loss of innocence, and dysfunctional families. His films are characterized by eccentricity and frequent use of ensemble casts. Anderson's work has garnered critical acclaim, with three of his films featured in BBC Culture's list of the greatest films since 2000.
1964: Release of Welcome, or No Trespassing
In 1964, the Soviet comedy movie Welcome, or No Trespassing by Elem Klimov was released, later identified as a major source of inspiration for Wes Anderson.
May 1, 1969: Wesley Wales Anderson Born
On May 1, 1969, Wesley Wales Anderson, now known as a prominent American filmmaker, was born.
1984: Release of The Hotel New Hampshire
In 1984, The Hotel New Hampshire, a film with similarities to Wes Anderson's work, was released.
1987: Graduation from St. John's School
In 1987, Wes Anderson graduated from St. John's School in Houston, which later served as a location in Rushmore.
1989: Meeting Owen Wilson at University of Texas
In 1989, Wes Anderson met Owen Wilson, his future collaborator, while attending the University of Texas at Austin.
1991: Graduation with Bachelor of Arts
In 1991, Wes Anderson graduated with a Bachelor of Arts degree, majoring in philosophy.
1996: Release of Bottle Rocket
In 1996, Wes Anderson gained acclaim for his film Bottle Rocket.
1998: Release of Rushmore
In 1998, Wes Anderson released Rushmore, a critical and financial success that revitalized Bill Murray's career.
1999: Independent Spirit Awards Win
At the 1999 Independent Spirit Awards, Wes Anderson won the Best Director award for Rushmore, and Bill Murray won Best Supporting Male.
2000: Martin Scorsese Praises Early Work
In 2000, Martin Scorsese praised Wes Anderson's Bottle Rocket and Rushmore.
2000: BBC Culture Poll Start Date
Starting in 2000, BBC Culture began polling for the greatest films, with three of Wes Anderson's films eventually being recognized in the 2016 poll.
2001: Academy Award Nomination for The Royal Tenenbaums
In 2001, Wes Anderson received a nomination for the Academy Award for Best Original Screenplay for his film The Royal Tenenbaums.
2001: Release of The Royal Tenenbaums
In 2001, Wes Anderson's comedy-drama, The Royal Tenenbaums, was released and became his greatest financial success until Moonrise Kingdom.
2004: Release of The Life Aquatic with Steve Zissou
In 2004, Wes Anderson released The Life Aquatic with Steve Zissou, a film with a less favorable critical reception compared to his previous works.
2005: Wes Anderson Moves to Paris
In 2005, after spending most of his adult life in New York City, Wes Anderson maintained an apartment in Paris.
2007: Release of The Darjeeling Limited
In 2007, The Darjeeling Limited was released, a film about three brothers traveling together in India, dedicated to Satyajit Ray.
2007: Release of Hotel Chevalier
In 2007, Wes Anderson made Hotel Chevalier, a short film and prologue to The Darjeeling Limited, set in Paris.
2009: Release of Fantastic Mr. Fox
In 2009, Wes Anderson released his first stop-motion film, Fantastic Mr. Fox, receiving a Best Animated Feature nomination.
2010: Plans for The Rosenthaler Suite
In 2010, Wes Anderson announced that he did not plan to direct the film The Rosenthaler Suite.
2010: Wes Anderson Selects Favorite Films
In 2010, Wes Anderson selected twelve of his favorite films from the Criterion closet.
2012: Release of Moonrise Kingdom
In 2012, Moonrise Kingdom was released, earning Wes Anderson his second Best Original Screenplay nomination.
2014: Nominations and Win for The Grand Budapest Hotel
In 2014, Wes Anderson received Academy Award nominations for Best Director and Best Picture for The Grand Budapest Hotel, along with winning the Golden Globe Award for Best Motion Picture – Musical or Comedy and the BAFTA Award for Best Original Screenplay.
2014: Release of The Grand Budapest Hotel
In 2014, Wes Anderson's film, The Grand Budapest Hotel, was released, becoming one of his greatest critical and commercial successes, earning numerous award nominations and wins.
October 2016: Production of Isle of Dogs Started
In October 2016, production on Wes Anderson's film Isle of Dogs began in the United Kingdom.
2016: Birth of Wes Anderson's Daughter, Freya
In 2016, Juman Malouf, Wes Anderson's partner, gave birth to their daughter, Freya. Bill Murray is Freya's godfather.
2016: Rushmore Selected for National Film Registry
In 2016, Rushmore was selected for preservation in the United States National Film Registry by the Library of Congress.
2016: Films Recognized by BBC Culture
In 2016, three of Wes Anderson's films were featured in BBC Culture's poll of the greatest films since 2000, recognizing his significant impact on cinema.
April 2018: Release of Isle of Dogs
In April 2018, Wes Anderson's film Isle of Dogs was released, receiving Academy Award nominations.
2018: Release and Award for Isle of Dogs
In 2018, Wes Anderson released Isle of Dogs, earning him the Silver Bear for Best Director and another Best Animated Feature nomination.
2019: Murals Wallpaper Launches Anderson-Inspired Wallpapers
In 2019, Murals Wallpaper launched a line of wallpapers inspired by the visual design of Wes Anderson's films, capitalizing on his distinctive aesthetic.
July 12, 2021: Premiere of The French Dispatch at Cannes
On July 12, 2021, The French Dispatch premiered at the Cannes Film Festival.
September 2021: Release of Christophe's "Aline" Music Video
In September 2021, Searchlight Pictures released an animated music video of Christophe's "Aline" covered by Jarvis Cocker, directed by Wes Anderson.
October 22, 2021: General Release of The French Dispatch in the US
On October 22, 2021, The French Dispatch was released in the United States.
2021: Release of The French Dispatch
In 2021, Wes Anderson's film The French Dispatch was released.
2022: Wes Anderson Participates in Sight and Sound Polls
In 2022, Wes Anderson participated in the British Film Institute's Sight and Sound polls, selecting ten films of his choice.
June 16, 2023: United States Theatrical Release of Asteroid City
On June 16, 2023, Asteroid City had its United States theatrical release and received generally positive reviews.
September 2023: Short Films Premiere on Netflix
In September 2023, Wes Anderson released three additional short films based on Roald Dahl's works, on Netflix: The Swan, The Rat Catcher and Poison.
September 27, 2023: Netflix Premiere of The Wonderful Story of Henry Sugar
On September 27, 2023, The Wonderful Story of Henry Sugar premiered on Netflix.
2023: Releases of Asteroid City and The Wonderful Story of Henry Sugar
In 2023, Wes Anderson released Asteroid City and won the Academy Award for Best Live Action Short Film for The Wonderful Story of Henry Sugar.
March 15, 2024: Release of The Wonderful Story of Henry Sugar and Three More on Netflix
On March 15, 2024, the anthology film titled The Wonderful Story of Henry Sugar and Three More was released on Netflix.
May 30, 2025: Release of The Phoenician Scheme in the US
On May 30, 2025, Wes Anderson's film The Phoenician Scheme, was released in the United States after premiering at the Cannes Film Festival.
June 29, 2025: Planned Release of The Phoenician Scheme in Germany
On June 29, 2025, The Phoenician Scheme has a release date planned in Germany.
2025: Release of The Phoenician Scheme
In 2025, Wes Anderson's film The Phoenician Scheme is set to be released.
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