Phoenician
noun
Phoe·ni·cian
fi-ˈnē-shən 
-ˈni-
-ˈni-
1
: a native or inhabitant of ancient Phoenicia
2
: the Semitic language of ancient Phoenicia
Phoenician
adjective
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The auteur’s newest film, The Phoenician Scheme, cowritten with Roman Coppola and out May 30, is set in 1950, but not in any place that existed then or does now.
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Rachel Wallace, Architectural Digest, 21 May 2025
Once The Phoenician Scheme hits theaters on May 30, her life is sure to change forever.
—Radhika Seth, Vogue, 20 May 2025
Anderson attended the 2025 Cannes Film Festival, where The Phoenician Scheme had its world premiere in the main competition section on May 18, 2025.
—Billal Rahman, MSNBC Newsweek, 20 May 2025
Johansson next appears on screen in Wes Anderson's new movie, The Phoenician Scheme, in theaters June 6, as well as in Jurassic World Rebirth, in theaters July 2.
—Tommy McArdle, People.com, 20 May 2025
In Photos: Wes Anderson, Guillermo del Toro, ‘The Phoenician Scheme’ & ‘The Richest Woman In The World’Premieres &More
Johnson directed her first short, Loser Baby, which premiered at TIFF last fall.
—Antonia Blyth, Deadline, 19 May 2025
During a press conference for The Phoenician Scheme at Cannes Film Festival, Anderson poked some holes in the president’s logic — or lack thereof.
—Larisha Paul, Rolling Stone, 19 May 2025
Wes Anderson is back at the Cannes Film Festival for the premiere of The Phoenician Scheme, his latest movie which is in competition for the Palme d’Or and stars Benicio del Toro, Mia Threapleton, Michael Cera, Riz Ahmed, Tom Hanks, Jeffrey Wright and Scarlett Johansson.
—Maelle Beauget-Uhl, Forbes.com, 19 May 2025
Son Roman, 60, is a longtime producer, writer and director who frequently collaborates with director Wes Anderson, including on their upcoming movie The Phoenician Scheme.
—Tommy McArdle, People.com, 29 Apr. 2025
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Rachel Wallace, Architectural Digest, 21 May 2025
Once The Phoenician Scheme hits theaters on May 30, her life is sure to change forever.
—Radhika Seth, Vogue, 20 May 2025
Anderson attended the 2025 Cannes Film Festival, where The Phoenician Scheme had its world premiere in the main competition section on May 18, 2025.
—Billal Rahman, MSNBC Newsweek, 20 May 2025
Johansson next appears on screen in Wes Anderson's new movie, The Phoenician Scheme, in theaters June 6, as well as in Jurassic World Rebirth, in theaters July 2.
—Tommy McArdle, People.com, 20 May 2025
In Photos: Wes Anderson, Guillermo del Toro, ‘The Phoenician Scheme’ & ‘The Richest Woman In The World’Premieres &More
Johnson directed her first short, Loser Baby, which premiered at TIFF last fall.
—Antonia Blyth, Deadline, 19 May 2025
During a press conference for The Phoenician Scheme at Cannes Film Festival, Anderson poked some holes in the president’s logic — or lack thereof.
—Larisha Paul, Rolling Stone, 19 May 2025
Wes Anderson is back at the Cannes Film Festival for the premiere of The Phoenician Scheme, his latest movie which is in competition for the Palme d’Or and stars Benicio del Toro, Mia Threapleton, Michael Cera, Riz Ahmed, Tom Hanks, Jeffrey Wright and Scarlett Johansson.
—Maelle Beauget-Uhl, Forbes.com, 19 May 2025
Son Roman, 60, is a longtime producer, writer and director who frequently collaborates with director Wes Anderson, including on their upcoming movie The Phoenician Scheme.
—Tommy McArdle, People.com, 29 Apr. 2025
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“Phoenician.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Phoenician. Accessed 27 May. 2025.
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Phoenician
noun
Phoe·ni·cian
fi-ˈnish-ən
-ˈnē-shən
-ˈnē-shən
1
: a person born or living in ancient Phoenicia
2
: the Semitic language of ancient Phoenicia
Phoenician
adjective
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