The Darjeeling Limited (M) PRESENTED IN 35MM FILM

The Darjeeling Limited (M, 2007) Presented in 35mm Film by The Revival House Perth

Three estranged brothers—Francis (Owen Wilson), Peter (Adrien Brody), and Jack (Jason Schwartzman)—reunite in India a year after their father's death, having not spoken since the funeral. Francis, nursing injuries from a motorcycle accident, has meticulously planned an elaborate spiritual journey aboard the titular Darjeeling Limited, a train traveling through the Indian subcontinent. Francis insists the trip will bring the brothers closer together and help them heal their fractured relationships. But as the train journey unfolds, the brothers struggle with their inability to communicate authentically, falling into old patterns of avoidance and resentment. While Francis pushes for spiritual enlightenment through meditation and encounters with local monks, Peter deals with anxiety about fatherhood, and Jack clings to a romantic fantasy about an ex-girlfriend. The train becomes both physical setting and metaphor for their emotional journey—a confined space where they cannot escape each other or themselves.

Director Wes Anderson crafts a visually distinctive film that uses India's colorful landscapes as backdrop for intimate exploration of brotherhood and grief. The 2007 film showcases Anderson's signature symmetrical compositions, meticulously designed production, and carefully curated soundtrack featuring The Kinks, Satyajit Ray compositions, and Indian classical music. Owen Wilson brings surprising depth to Francis, portraying a man desperately trying to control a healing process he cannot manufacture. Adrien Brody and Jason Schwartzman bring vulnerability and humor to their characters' struggles. The supporting cast—including Anjelica Huston as their grieving mother and India's landscape itself—adds richness to the narrative. Anderson balances his signature whimsy with genuine emotional stakes about loss and disconnection. The film questions whether spiritual journeys can heal trauma or whether they're merely elaborate escapism. It's a meditation on brotherhood, grief, and the difficulty of authentic connection even with those we love most.

Original format and audio experience of this film faithfully reproduced by The Revival House. Presented in 35mm film unless noted otherwise.

When: Sunday, July 26th at 6:30PM
Where: The Revival House at the Como Theatre
Rating: M (Moderate sexual references, themes and coarse language)