Roald Dahl was a bigot and beloved children’s author. Wes Anderson shows both sides of this complicated persona
- Written by Stephen Gaunson, Senior Lecturer, RMIT University

Wes Anderson’s latest work involves four short films based on Roald Dahl stories: The Wonderful Story of Henry Sugar, The Swan, The Rat Catcher and Poison.
The Wonderful Story of Henry Sugar is the longest, with a runtime of 39 minutes (from an 82-page story), following the altruistic journey of the eponymous character, played by...