The French Dispatch of the Liberty, Kansas Evening Sun is the latest film from Wes Anderson and features four distinct stories and a stunning ensemble cast. The anthology film (inspired by The New Yorker magazine) received its own dedicated month-long exhibition at the 180 Studios on the Strand in London to promote and celebrate the movie's theatrical release. These costumes, models, set pieces and props are featured in 'The Private Dining Room of the Police Commissioner' story.
In the film Jeffrey Wright plays food and social journalist 'Roebuck Wright', a character inspired by A.J. Liebling, James Baldwin and Tennessee Williams.
Roebuck Wright costumes worn by Jeffrey Wright
in The French Dispatch
Milena Canonero was Costume Designer on the movie and you can also see another of his costumes and typewriter from The French Dispatch on display.
The French Dispatch movie poster
Willem Dafoe appears in the film as 'Albert the Abacus', a prisoner and underworld accountant.
Albert the Abacus costume worn by Willem Dafoe
in The French Dispatch
Stephen Park stars as 'Lieutenant Nescaffier', an esteemed police chef who helps to solve a kidnapping.
Lieutenant Nescaffier chef costume worn by Stephen Park
in The French Dispatch
Mathieu Amalric is the 'Commissaire de la Police Municipale', a father, widower and devoted gourmand whose only son is kidnapped.
Commissaire de la Police Municipale costume worn by Mathieu Amalric
in The French Dispatch
Winston Ait Hellal plays 'Gigi', the kidnapped son of the police commissioner in the movie.
The French Dispatch movie poster
Gigi costume worn by Winston Ait Hellal
in The French Dispatch
I visited this extensive and immersive exhibition on October 25 (and it runs until November 14, 2021), and now in hindsight it may have been better to see the film first to appreciate all the finer details of what was on display.
The French Dispatch movie poster
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