Netflix has just released a short film adapted from one of Roald Dahl’s famous short stories. With Benedict Cumberbatch, Ralph Fiennes and Ben Kingsley in the cast, you are sure to be amazed!
The month of September 2023 ends in style on Netflix. On September 27, 2023, the streaming platform added to its catalog Commuters 2, the sequel to the film by Kery James and Leïla Sy, but also the new short film by Wes Anderson. Adapted from Roald Dahl’s 1977 short story of the same name, it will only take 39 minutes of your time ! Above all, it is a magnificent surprise: the project is, as usual with Wes Anderson, very aesthetically pleasing. The director chose to trust Benedict Cumberbatch, Ralph Fiennes, Dev Patel, Richard Ayoade and Ben Kingsley to bring to the screen The Wonderful Story of Henry Sugarshot in 16mm.
Why shouldn’t you miss The Wonderful Story of Henry Sugar on Netflix?
In this adaptation of Roald Dahl’s famous short story, a rich man discovers the existence of a guru who can see without his eyes. Henry Sugar will then try to master his exceptional abilities to cheat at the game. A fan of casinos, he finally hopes to win the jackpot. But what is the end of the story? You’ll have to watch Wes Anderson’s film to find out! Short film obliges, The Wonderful Story of Henry Sugar gets to the point to get his message across. No detail is ignored, the story challenges and makes you think.
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Wes Anderson’s other short films on the works of Roald Dahl
If The Wonderful Story of Henry Sugar you liked it, good news! The American director owns the Roald Dahl Story Company, managing the rights to Roald Dahl’s catalog. On Netflix, three other adaptations by the author are available: The Swan, lasting 17 minutes, tells the story of Peter Watson, a bright and puny boy, tyrannized by Ernie and Raymond, two large, thick brutes in possession of a rifle. Peter will ultimately be stronger, we’ll let you discover why and how. The streaming platform has also added the short film to its catalog The rat catcher And Venomavailable from September 30, 2023.
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