# The French Dispatch (2021)

> Wes Anderson turns a French magazine’s final issue into a jewel-box anthology of eccentric artists, reporters, rebels, and culinary legends.

Canonical page: https://ember.film/movie/378127

## Facts

- Runtime: 108 min
- Genres: Drama, Comedy
- Director: Wes Anderson
- Cast: Benicio del Toro, Adrien Brody, Tilda Swinton, Léa Seydoux, Frances McDormand, Timothée Chalamet, Lyna Khoudri, Jeffrey Wright
- TMDB rating: 7.0/10
- IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt8847712/

## Ember's analysis

- Pacing: brisk
- Intensity: moderate
- Complexity: layered
- Violence: mild
- Mood: witty, whimsical, melancholic, lazy sunday, film club viewing

## Synopsis

A whimsical journey through the final issue of a beloved magazine, showcasing the art of storytelling.

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