I read the first three stories of the short story collection of Stephen Zweig and see a clear visual interpretation of his work in West Anderson's films.
Zweig is not cheap when it comes to the details, his work is incredibly descriptive, waiting a clear picture of his characters and the world's they inhabit. Like Zweig, Anderson also ensures the audience has a clear visual understanding of the film's world, through numerous open wide shots showcasing the spaces the character inhabit. Anderson composes his shots as if they were illustrations rather then moving film, each frame is shows a flat dynamic compositions more suitable for a painting rather than a movie.
Besides the Visual content of the film, The Grand Budapest Hotel also draws resemblance to Zweig's story format. All of his character appear to live in an ignorant and happy state of being only to have reality hit them and end their stories with a bittersweet note, which makes his work very appealing. I greatly enjoy Zweig's stories and their endings as they are not a hundred percent sad or happy. His stories have a nice dosage of reality to them, which makes them incredibly satisfying to read.
Forgotten Dreams
In the Snow
The Miracles of Life
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