TikTok trend turns users into Wes Anderson filmmakers
A new TikTok trend has users creating videos in the style of director Wes Anderson, using the soundtrack from The French Dispatch, particularly Alexandre Desplat's track Obituary. The trend involves fixed front-facing shots, dark text on light backgrounds, and precious details like drawings or flowers, often with vintage clothing or nostalgic landscapes. The most popular video, a simple train journey with a notebook and quirky shoes, has over 2.3 million likes. The trend echoes earlier homages like the Accidentally Wes Anderson photo series and an informal Star Wars adaptation. The article notes the trend will likely fade within weeks and migrate to Instagram Reels.
Key facts
- Trend on TikTok transforms users into Wes Anderson-style filmmakers
- Uses soundtrack from The French Dispatch, especially Obituary by Alexandre Desplat
- Key elements: fixed front-facing shots, dark text on light backgrounds, precious details
- Most popular video has over 2.3 million likes
- Echoes Accidentally Wes Anderson photo series and Star Wars adaptation
- Trend expected to disappear within weeks and appear on Instagram Reels
- Article published on Artribune in May 2023
- Targets young filmmakers, skaters, foragers, and creators
Entities
Artists
- Wes Anderson
- Alexandre Desplat
Institutions
- TikTok
- Artribune