Montblanc is celebrating 100 years of the Meisterstück in an incredibly exciting way — with a brand new short film directed by (and starring!) Wes Anderson.

The Meisterstück is probably Montblanc’s most recognisable pen with its black cigar-shaped design, three gold rings and handcrafted gold nib. First introduced in 1924, its name comes from the German word for masterpiece and has been wielded by many influential individuals who shaped our collective culture and history.

Wes Anderson is one such influential individual. In his new short film for Montblanc, Rupert Friend, Jason Schwartzman, and Anderson himself are three colourful characters at the fictional Montblanc Headquarters atop the Mont Blanc mountain. They introduce the Maison, its story and its most recognised creation, as never seen before, in Anderson’s signature style with its distinctive visual aesthetic and blend of eccentric, unconventional storytelling.

“For 100 years, the Meisterstück has captured millions of stories,” says Vincent Montalescot, Montblanc’s Chief Marketing and Merchandising Officer, “passing through the hands of authors, creatives, and everyday writers. That’s why we invited Wes Anderson, one of today’s great storytellers, to put his own unique spin on the world of Montblanc.” The film is packed with sophisticated wit and filled with both subtle and not-so-subtle references to the Maison’s DNA and its luxury companions with watches and leather goods also making an appearance, an insight into the multi-category nature of Montblanc.