The Grand Budapest Hotel

The Grand Budapest Hotel
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Name	The Grand Budapest Hotel
Director	Wes Anderson
Producer	Wes Anderson, Scott Rudin, Steven Rales, Jeremy Dawson
Writer	Wes Anderson, Hugo Guinness
Starring	Ralph Fiennes, F. Murray Abraham, Mathieu Amalric, Adrien Brody, Willem Dafoe, Jeff Goldblum, Jude Law, Harvey Keitel, Bill Murray, Edward Norton, Jason Schwartzman, Léa Seydoux, Tilda Swinton, Tom Wilkinson, Owen Wilson
Music	Alexandre Desplat
Cinematography	Robert Yeoman
Editing	Barney Pilling
Studio	American Empirical Pictures, Indian Paintbrush, Babelsberg Studio
Distributed	Fox Searchlight Pictures
Released	February 7, 2014
Runtime	100 minutes
Country	United States, Germany
Language	English
Budget	$31 million
Gross	$174.8 million

The Grand Budapest Hotel is a 2014 comedy-drama film set in the fictional Republic of Zubrowka, a country inspired by the Austro-Hungarian Empire, Bavaria, and the Czech Republic. The film features an ensemble cast, including Ralph Fiennes, F. Murray Abraham, Mathieu Amalric, Adrien Brody, Willem Dafoe, Jeff Goldblum, Jude Law, Harvey Keitel, Bill Murray, Edward Norton, Jason Schwartzman, Léa Seydoux, Tilda Swinton, Tom Wilkinson, and Owen Wilson, and was produced by Wes Anderson, Scott Rudin, Steven Rales, and Jeremy Dawson. The film's screenplay was written by Wes Anderson and Hugo Guinness, and the film's score was composed by Alexandre Desplat, who has also worked on films such as The Shape of Water, Argo, and The Grand Budapest Hotel's fellow Academy Award nominee, Philomena.

Plot

The film's narrative is presented as a framed narrative, with the story being told by the older version of Gustave H, played by F. Murray Abraham, to a young Jude Law. The story follows the adventures of Gustave H, a legendary concierge at the famous Grand Budapest Hotel in the Republic of Zubrowka, and Zero Moustafa, the lobby boy who becomes his most trusted friend, played by Tony Revolori. The two become embroiled in a complex plot involving the theft of a priceless painting, Boy with Apple, and the battle for control of the massive fortune of the wealthy Duchess of Zubrowka, played by Tilda Swinton. Along the way, they encounter a range of colorful characters, including Inspector Albert, played by Mathieu Amalric, J.G. Jopling, played by Willem Dafoe, and Courtesan, played by Saoirse Ronan. The film's plot is full of twists and turns, and features a range of references to famous works of literature, including The Great Gatsby and The Count of Monte Cristo.

Production

The film was produced by American Empirical Pictures, Indian Paintbrush, and Babelsberg Studio, and was distributed by Fox Searchlight Pictures. The film's production design was handled by Adam Stockhausen, who has also worked on films such as The Shape of Water and Bridge of Spies, and the film's cinematography was handled by Robert Yeoman, who has also worked on films such as The Royal Tenenbaums and Moonrise Kingdom. The film's score was composed by Alexandre Desplat, who has also worked on films such as The King's Speech and Argo. The film was shot on location in Germany and Austria, and features a range of stunning visuals, including the Grand Budapest Hotel itself, which was inspired by a range of famous hotels, including the Grandhotel Pupp in Karlový Vary and the Hotel Imperial in Dresden.

Cast

The film features an ensemble cast, including Ralph Fiennes, F. Murray Abraham, Mathieu Amalric, Adrien Brody, Willem Dafoe, Jeff Goldblum, Jude Law, Harvey Keitel, Bill Murray, Edward Norton, Jason Schwartzman, Léa Seydoux, Tilda Swinton, Tom Wilkinson, and Owen Wilson. The cast also includes a range of notable actors in smaller roles, including Saoirse Ronan, Tony Revolori, and Milton Welsh. The film's cast has been widely praised for their performances, with Ralph Fiennes receiving particular acclaim for his portrayal of Gustave H. The film's cast has also been recognized with a range of awards and nominations, including a Screen Actors Guild Award nomination for Outstanding Performance by a Cast in a Motion Picture.

Release

The film was released on February 7, 2014, and was distributed by Fox Searchlight Pictures. The film premiered at the Berlin International Film Festival and was later released in the United States and other countries. The film was a commercial success, grossing over $174 million at the box office, and received widespread critical acclaim, with many praising the film's visuals, performances, and screenplay. The film has also been recognized with a range of awards and nominations, including nine Academy Award nominations and four Golden Globe Award nominations. The film's success has also led to a range of other projects, including a range of merchandise and a video game.

Reception

The film received widespread critical acclaim, with many praising the film's visuals, performances, and screenplay. The film holds a 91% approval rating on Rotten Tomatoes, with many critics praising the film's unique visual style and the performances of the cast. The film has also been recognized with a range of awards and nominations, including nine Academy Award nominations and four Golden Globe Award nominations. The film won four Academy Awards, including Best Costume Design, Best Makeup and Hairstyling, Best Production Design, and Best Original Score. The film's success has also led to a range of other projects, including a range of merchandise and a video game.

Themes

The film explores a range of themes, including the power of friendship and the importance of preserving the past. The film's narrative is presented as a framed narrative, with the story being told by the older version of Gustave H to a young Jude Law. The film's use of a framed narrative allows the audience to reflect on the story and its themes, and to consider the ways in which the past can shape our understanding of the present. The film also explores the theme of nostalgia, with the Grand Budapest Hotel serving as a symbol of a bygone era. The film's exploration of nostalgia is reminiscent of other works, such as The Great Gatsby and The Remains of the Day, which also explore the power of the past to shape our understanding of the present. The film's themes have been widely praised by critics, with many noting the film's unique visual style and the performances of the cast. Category:2014 films