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The Wonderful Story of Henry Sugar

2023 · 39 min

A brisk, whimsical tale told with theatrical narration and visual flair, like a storybook come to life.

Directed by: Wes Anderson
Genres: Fantasy, Comedy, Adventure
Starring: Ralph Fiennes, Benedict Cumberbatch, Dev Patel

Overview: A rich man learns about a guru who can see without using his eyes. He sets out to master the skill in order to cheat at gambling.

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Directed by: Wes Anderson
Genres: Fantasy, Comedy, Adventure
Starring: Ralph Fiennes, Benedict Cumberbatch, Dev Patel

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Tone: whimsicalstrength 3 of 3
lightstrength 2 of 3
satiricalstrength 2 of 3
warmstrength 1 of 3
Pacing: brisk, 3 of 4, from slow-burn to relentless
Attention: engaged, 3 of 4, from background-friendly to demanding
Themes: obsession
greed
class
identity
redemption
Places: big city
countryside
Era: period
Audience: teen
Form: nonlinear
ensemble
Content intensity: Gore none
Language mild
Violence mild
Sex none

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Action	2
Horror	0
Humour	7
Realism	4
Romance	1
Tension	3
Darkness	2
Complexity	7
Emotional weight	4

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Genres: fantasy, comedy, adventure, drama
Directed by: Wes Anderson
Written by: Wes Anderson
Starring: Ralph Fiennes, Benedict Cumberbatch, Dev Patel, Ben Kingsley, Richard Ayoade, Jarvis Cocker, Rebecca Cornford, David Gant
Cinematography: Robert D. Yeoman
Runtime: 39 min
Country: United States of America
Languages: English

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