H&M’s Christmas advert 2016 is directed by Wes Anderson and stars Adrien Brody
The H&M festive advert is directed by American film director Wes Anderson, known for his distinctive visual and narrative style
JOHN LEWIS have a bouncing dog, Aldi have Kevin the Carrot and Sainsbury’s have James Corden singing...but none of them have cinematic legend Wes Anderson.
He is the unlikely name behind the 2016 H&M's festive advertising offering...and many are saying it the best one of all.
Anderson is well-known for films such as The Grand Budapest Hotel, The Darjeeling Limited and The Royal Tenenbaums.
Fans will also recognise his quirky cinematic style during the full-length four minute video.
It stars Oscar winning actor Adrien Brody as the train conductor.
The short film, named “Come together”, tells the story of train passengers who are delayed on their journey home for Christmas.
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Bad weather threatens to spoil their festive period but passengers all work together to create a joyful celebration, regardless of the delay.
All the passengers in the video are dressed in H&M clothing, as the high street retailer uses the short film to advertise its latest range.
Hundreds of Twitter users have been sharing their love for the advert. One user said: "Wes Anderson directed the H&M advert so they automatically win at best Christmas ad, sorry".
Another said: "The Wes Anderson H&M ad is already the obvious front runner for Best Picture."
The H&M ad follows in the footsteps of luxury brand Burberry, the first retailer to unveil a Christmas advert earlier this year.
It’s festive advertising campaign stars Domhnall Gleeson and Sienna Miller but H&M has upped the ante by commissioning a Hollywood legend.
H&M’s 2015 Christmas campaign featured pop singer Katy Perry as a sugar plum fairy in a sparkly world of gingerbread men and tin soldiers.