An American wunderkind turned master, Paul Thomas Anderson’s expansive storytelling and filmmaking brio have cemented his position as one of the greatest American directors of his generation.

His films are distinctive for their exploration of loneliness, destiny, and forgiveness, epic character studies set against sprawling backdrops like the San Fernando Valley and the oilfields of California and – all unique, all bangers.

Our 10-day retrospective of his films culminates in a preview screening of his latest feature, One Battle After Another, starring Leonardo Di Caprio, on Wednesday 24 September.