The Royal Tenenbaums – Film Screening
Sunday 3 May from 1pm to 3pm
Wes Anderson’s meticulous aesthetic is once again at the fore in this tragicomic deep dive into family dysfunction.
Gene Hackman gives one of his best late-career performances as the charming but irredeemable patriarch, surrounded by a firecracker cast, including Gwyneth Paltrow, Ben Stiller and Like Wilson, all clad in iconic Anderson wardrobe.
After 25 years of separation and divergent paths, the prodigious Tenenbaums find themselves reunited under one roof. As they navigate this unexpected homecoming, each must confront unresolved wounds and determine whether reconciliation – with each other and with themselves – remains within reach.
A masterclass in contemporary American cinema, The Royal Tenenbaums walks a fine line between melancholy and deadpan humour, all to startling effect – soundtracked by Nico, Elliott Smith and The Ramones.
USA | 2001 | English | Comedy / Drama | MA15+
Presented by Sydney Opera House