The Grand Budapest Hotel. An Illustrated History of the Creation of a Melancholic Comedy about a Lost World

All of Wes Anderson's films are considered comedies, although none of them actually are. Each of his films has a shade of melancholy that is not immediately felt, as it is hidden quite deeply beneath artistic techniques. This is best seen in the film «The Grand Budapest Hotel» — the most ambitious and grandiose work of the director. Nine Oscar nominations and four wins, eleven BAFTA nominations and five wins — this is only a small part of the awards that Wes Anderson has received for his creation. The author did not set out to simply write a book. He was able to look deeper, into the very heart of the film, and understand why it made such an impression on the world. Especially for the reader, Matt Zoller Seitz divided the book into many parts, each of which will tell about some aspect of the filming. During your journey through the book «The Grand Budapest Hotel», you will meet: - Wes Anderson, who will tell you about his journey in cinema. - Ralph Fiennes, the performer of one of the main roles, who will share with you the secrets of acting. - Alexandre Desplat, the composer, who will recall the difficulties during the work on the film’s music. - And also the film team — costume designer, production designer, cinematographer, and others. Each of them will recall their experience working on the film and share interesting stories and amusing incidents. And all of this with unique illustrations created specifically for this book, behind-the-scenes photographs, and drafts and storyboards by Anderson himself. Welcome to the book «The Grand Budapest Hotel»!