The French Dispatch

The French Dispatch of the Liberty, Kansas Evening Sun is a 2021 comedy drama and romance film directed by Wes Anderson, who also wrote the screenplay. Produced by Scott Rudin, the film features an ensemble cast including Saoirse Ronan, Timothée Chalamet, Benicio del Toro, and Léa Seydoux. The story is set in France and Liberty during the 20th century, specifically referencing May 68, and takes place in city and office environments. It comprises four parts and was inspired by The New Yorker.

Distributed by Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures and Searchlight Pictures, the movie has a runtime of 108 minutes. It was filmed in black-and-white with cinematography by Robert Yeoman and music by Alexandre Desplat. The production involved companies such as Indian Paintbrush, American Empirical Pictures, and Studio Babelsberg, originating from the United States and Germany. The film references works like The Hole, Grisbi, and The Murderer Lives at Number 21.

Critical reception includes a review score of 7.6/10, 75%, and 75/100. Audience ratings show an average of 7.013 from 2,963 votes on one platform and a 7.1 rating from 168,308 votes on another. Financially, the film had a budget of 25,000,000 and generated 46,333,545 in revenue. It was released on dates including July 12, October 21, and October 28, 2021.