With remarkable regularity, Anderson has been crafting movies uniquely his own since his 1996 debut, “Bottle Rocket.” There are variations.

An A-list ensemble, including Benicio del Toro, Mia Threapleton, Michael Cera, Benedict Cumberbatch and Riz Ahmed, star in Anderson's new espionage comedy, screening in competition in Cannes.

Anderson’s leading lady Mia Threapleton — who has acting in her blood thanks to mother Kate Winslet — was overcome with emotion as the applause raged on, smiling as tears poured down her face. Anderson beamed beside her.