Wes Anderson Finally Won His First Oscar and He Wasn't Even There

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The Big Picture In the span of 22 years, Wes Anderson has garnered eight Oscar nominations, and only now, has grabbed his first win, which came this Sunday evening at the 2024 Academy Awards. Anderson won for his short film, The Wonderful Life of Henry Sugar. For the many admirers of Anderson — a filmmaker known for his creativity and popularity — winning his inaugural Academy Award for a short film seems almost fitting for a man who doesn't like to fit in.

What Is 'The Wonderful Story of Henry Sugar' About? Benedict Cumberbatch stars as the lead character, alongside Ralph Fiennes, Dev Patel, Ben Kingsley, Richard Ayoade, David Gant, and Jarvis Cocker. The short film revolves around Henry Sugar, a wealthy bachelor who discovers the mystical ability to see without using his eyes. After learning about a guru who possesses this extraordinary skill, Henry embarks on a quest to master it himself.

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