The Grand Budapest Hotel
recounts the adventures of Gustave H (Ralph Fiennes), a legendary concierge at a famous European hotel between the wars, and Zero Moustafa (Tony Revolori), the lobby boy who becomes his most trusted friend. Acting as a kind of father figure, M. Gustave leads the resourceful Zero on a journey that involves the theft and recovery of a priceless Renaissance painting; the battle for an enormous family fortune; a desperate chase on motorcycles, trains, sleds and skis; and the sweetest confection of a love affair – all against the backdrop of a suddenly and dramatically changing Continent.
Inspired by the writings of Stefan Zweig,
recreates a bygone era through its arresting visuals and sparkling dialogue. The charm and vibrant colors of the film gradually darken with a sense of melancholy as the forces of history conspire against our hero and his vanishing way of life.
Written and directed by Wes Anderson, whose films include
The Royal Tenenbaums
,
Moonrise Kingdom
, and
Fantastic Mr. Fox
.
The film also stars Jude Law, Tilda Swinton, Edward Norton, Jeff Goldblum, Harvey Keitel, Adrian Brody, Saoirse Ronan, Léa Seydoux, Bill Murray and Owen Wilson.