Much anticipated by Wes Anderson fans, the new film The Amazing Story of Henry Sugar is finally available on Netflix. Based on Roald Dahl’s 1977 story of the same name, this 37-minute medium features Benedict Cumberbatch, Ralph Fiennes, Dev Patel, Richard Ayoade and Ben Kingsley in a colorful adventure shot on 16mm.
The beautiful story of Henry Sugar tells the life of a rich man who has a great addiction to gambling. He discovers the existence of a strange patient from India who can see despite his blindfolded eyes, who uses his abilities for a very profitable circus act. .
- Wes Anderson on Netflix: his 37-minute film with Benedict Cumberbatch is amazing!
Henry Sugar decides to take the skills of a guru and create a scheme that will make him a lot of money by visiting casinos.
More Roald Dahl news, the Wes Anderson version
If you enjoyed this adaptation, know that Wes Anderson has others! Surprise, the American director has created three more medium-length films for Netflix, which has acquired the Roald Dahl Story Company, the rights manager for the Roald Dahl catalog.
This cycle of films adapted from the world of the famous writer includes three other films that are available on the online streaming service every day from September 28 to 30:
- Swan
The 17-minute short film Swan tells the story of Peter Watson, a bright and petite boy who is bullied by Ernie and Raymond, two big, burly Brutuses with guns. By resisting all the suffering, Peter shows that he is morally stronger than the adults, even though they are taller and more muscular than him.
- Rat catcher
The Rat Catcher is a short film that tells a sinister story about the dark side of human nature; It is a pest control that has a very unusual way of fighting these parasites.
- poison
In this 17-minute short film titled Venom, a man discovers a poisonous snake sleeping in his bed.
For all four films that make up this collection “Roald Dahl by Wes Anderson”, the filmmaker called on actors from the same group of actors, consisting of Benedict Cumberbatch, Ralph Fiennes, Dev PatelRupert Friend, Richard Ayoade and Ben KingsleyBased on the stories, especially with Ralph Fiennes reprising his role as Roald Dahl every time.
The Wonderful Story of Henry Sugar and the Swan is available on Netflix. Claude’s Dog will be available on September 29th and Venom on September 30th.
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