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Wes Anderson on the personal inspirations for 'The Phoenician Scheme'

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Wes Anderson's latest film is named for his protagonist's paternal ploy: The Phoenician Scheme .

Benicio del Toro stars as Zsa-zsa Korda , an unscrupulous robber baron dedicated to building his wealth over all else.

Anderson 's own father (and father figures) provided inspiration for the film.

The Phoenician Scheme is now playing in theaters everywhere.

The film stars del Toro as a notorious schemer and a nun.

Anderson says del Toro had a lighter side of him that "just seemed to kind of want to come out" The film's co-writer says it's more successful than he thinks it is.