The film that launched Wes Anderson into the cinematic mainstream, The Royal Tenenbaums remains one of his funniest, most heartfelt and enduring works. It follows three gifted siblings who return to their childhood home after years of disappointment, rivalry and emotional distance. When their estranged father unexpectedly reappears, old wounds resurface, forcing the family to confront the past and each other.
Featuring an extraordinary ensemble cast including Gene Hackman, Anjelica Huston, Ben Stiller, Gwyneth Paltrow, Luke Wilson, Owen Wilson and Bill Murray, the film introduced audiences to the meticulously crafted visual style, dry humour and emotional storytelling that would become Anderson's signature. More than two decades later, it remains the film against which many of his others are measured.
As part of our season celebrating the families we're born into and the families we build, The Royal Tenenbaums is a funny, bittersweet reminder that no family is perfect. Beneath its deadpan wit and iconic style lies a story about forgiveness, second chances and finding your way back to the people who know you best.
20:00 Arrive early to make the most of the evening. Find your seat, enjoy a drink from the FOMO Bar, and watch the sunset over Old Tbilisi while we play music and get the cinema ready for the night.
20:45 Trailers.
21:00 Feature film presentation