Composer

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Alexandre Desplat

Genre

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Film

Compose Date

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2014

Average_duration

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50:44

The Grand Budapest Hotel is a 2014 comedy-drama film directed by Wes Anderson. The film premiered on February 6, 2014, at the 64th Berlin International Film Festival and was released in the United States on March 7, 2014. The film is set in the fictional Republic of Zubrowka and follows the adventures of Gustave H, a legendary concierge at a famous European hotel, and Zero Moustafa, the lobby boy who becomes his most trusted friend. The film is divided into four movements, each with its own distinct style and tone. The first movement is set in the present day and introduces the character of Zero Moustafa, who is now an elderly man. The second movement is set in the 1930s and follows Gustave H and Zero as they embark on a series of adventures involving stolen artwork, murder, and a prison break. The third movement is set during World War II and sees Gustave H and Zero fighting against the invading army. The final movement is set in the 1960s and sees Zero returning to the Grand Budapest Hotel, which has fallen into disrepair. The soundtrack for The Grand Budapest Hotel was composed by Alexandre Desplat, who won the Academy Award for Best Original Score for his work on the film. The score is characterized by its use of traditional European instruments, such as the balalaika, cimbalom, and accordion, as well as its incorporation of classical music, including works by Mozart and Schubert. Desplat's score perfectly captures the whimsical and nostalgic tone of the film, with its playful melodies and lush orchestration. The score also features several recurring themes, including the hauntingly beautiful "The Grand Budapest Hotel" theme, which is used throughout the film to underscore the hotel's grandeur and elegance. Overall, The Grand Budapest Hotel is a delightful and charming film that showcases Wes Anderson's unique visual style and quirky sense of humor. Alexandre Desplat's score is an integral part of the film's success, perfectly capturing the film's whimsical and nostalgic tone.

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