Hotel Chevalier (2007)
Release Year: 2007
Nation: France, United States of America
Alternative Title: Отель 'Шевалье'
Director: Wes Anderson
Writer: Wes Anderson
Summary
Hotel Chevalier is a short film directed by Wes Anderson, serving as a prologue to his feature film The Darjeeling Limited. Shot in Paris and starring Natalie Portman and Jason Schwartzman as former lovers, the film explores themes of ambiguity, grief, and depression through its portrayal of Jack Whitman's seemingly aimless existence in a hotel room. Despite its brief runtime, Hotel Chevalier offers a compelling glimpse into the world of Anderson's films, showcasing his signature visual style and melancholic storytelling.