
Martin Scali
Directing
Known For

The Grand Budapest Hotel tells of a legendary concierge at a famous European hotel between the wars and his friendship with a young employee who becomes his trusted protégé. The story involves the theft and recovery of a priceless Renaissance painting, the battle for an enormous family fortune and the slow and then sudden upheavals that transformed Europe during the first half of the 20th century.
The Grand Budapest Hotel

Wealthy businessman Zsa-zsa Korda appoints his only daughter, a nun, as sole heir to his estate. As Korda embarks on a new enterprise, they soon become the target of scheming tycoons, foreign terrorists, and determined assassins.
The Phoenician Scheme

In an American desert town circa 1955, the itinerary of a Junior Stargazer/Space Cadet convention is spectacularly disrupted by world-changing events.
Asteroid City

The staff of an American magazine based in France puts out its last issue, with stories featuring an artist sentenced to life imprisonment, student riots, and a kidnapping resolved by a chef.
The French Dispatch of the Liberty, Kansas Evening Sun

A rich man learns about a guru who can see without using his eyes. He sets out to master the skill in order to cheat at gambling.
The Wonderful Story of Henry Sugar

An aspiring dancer moves to New York City and becomes caught up in a whirlwind of flighty fair-weather friends, diminishing fortunes and career setbacks.
Frances Ha

In the near future where emotions have become a threat, Gabrielle finally decides to purify her DNA in a machine that will immerse her in her past lives and rid her of any strong feelings. She then meets Louis and feels a powerful connection, as if she had known him forever.
The Beast

When a poisonous snake slithers onto an Englishman's stomach in India, his associate and a doctor race to save him.
Poison

Two large, ignorant bullies ruthlessly pursue a small, brilliant boy in this young adult Roald Dahl short story.
The Swan

In an English village, a reporter and a mechanic listen to a ratcatcher explain his clever plan to outwit his prey.
The Rat Catcher

Martin Scali, who was Wes Anderson's assistant on "Fantastic Mr. Fox", shot this short documentary in Newport, Rhode Island, during the filming of "Moonrise Kingdom".
Exploring the Set of 'Moonrise Kingdom'

A tribute that Wes Anderson wishes to pay to one of his favourite directors on the occasion of the 100th anniversary of his birth. Together with Francesco Zippel, Anderson has retraced some themes close to Fellini’s own approach to cinema.
Fantastic Mr. Fellini - Intervista con Wes Anderson

A busload of tourists in the mountains. After a short pit stop, the group notices someone is missing. With the impossibility of leaving them behind, especially in the harsh environment, the group starts to doubt and becomes impatient. But who has actually disappeared?