Screenplay by Wes Anderson, story by Wes Anderson & Hugo Guinness, inspired by the writings of Stefan Zweig. IMDb plot summary: The adventures of Gustave H, a legendary concierge at a famous hotel from the fictional Republic of Zubrowka between the first and second World Wars, and Zero Moustafa, the lobby boy who becomes his most trusted friend.
Bucharest’s iconic InterContinental hotel is changing its name, but will remain a landmark of the Romanian capital. In Budapest meanwhile, the historic Gellért hotel is closing its doors for much-needed renovation. It was Bucharest’s first skyscraper of any real height, and for more than 30 years the tallest building in the Romanian capital.
With THE GRAND BUDAPEST HOTEL what was exciting is that it was such an intricate story on so many levels that jumps through different time periods and knowing Wess sensibility, the fun was in seeing how it would all look. OPENING THE GRAND HOTEL. The extensive planning of the film began with finding just the right location for the Grand Budapest.
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