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Wonderful Weekend of Wes Anderson’s Favorite Short Films

Wearing red pajamas, Benedict Cumberbatch looks out over a balcony.
Benedict Cumberbatch stars in Wes Anderson’s ‘The Wonderful Story of Henry Sugar,’ which screens this weekend, courtesy of American Cinematheque.
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Courtesy of American CInematheque and Netflix
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From December 9, 2023 through December 10, 2023
  • Aero Theatre, 1328 Montana Ave., Santa Monica
  • Los Feliz Theatre, 1822 N Vermont Ave., Los Feliz
FREE with RSVP, but seating not guaranteed

Watch Wes Anderson’s new short film, “The Wonderful Story of Henry Sugar,” which is based on a Roald Dahl story about a rich man who learns of a guru who can see without using his eyes. The rich man sets out to master the skill in order to cheat while gambling. Anderson’s film is paired with a few of his favorite shorts including, “Ready, Set, Zoom!” “Powers of Ten,” “Very Nice, Very Nice” and “Christo’s Valley Curtain.” A different program screens at each theater.

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