Wes Anderson’s unique cinematic style greatly influenced my creative perspective. Drawing from my love of photography, I was inspired by his symmetrical and static shots, which deeply influenced my work on Pater Noster. What I admire most about Anderson is his ability to merge the movement and energy of cinema with the precision and structure of visual art. His use of color is another remarkable aspect of his work. By crafting bold, unforgettable palettes that eschew realism, he celebrates cinema’s unique power to transport viewers into fully realized, memorable worlds. In Anderson’s hands, color becomes a tool to break conventions, offering a striking contrast between vibrant imagery and the weighty themes he explores—such as growing up, family struggles, trauma, and even suicide. This unconventional approach deeply inspired the visual language of my short film, A Happy Death.
