The Grand Budapest Hotel Timeline ( Real )

film_release
March 7, 2014

Release of The Grand Budapest Hotel

The Grand Budapest Hotel, a comedy-drama film directed by Wes Anderson, was released to the public.

film_production
2012

Casting and Pre-Production

Key casting decisions and pre-production activities started for The Grand Budapest Hotel, including scouting locations and designing sets.

film_award
February 22, 2015

Film Wins Multiple Awards

The Grand Budapest Hotel won several awards, including four Academy Awards and a Golden Globe, recognizing its artistic achievement.

interview
2014

Wes Anderson Releases Assessments and Interviews

Director Wes Anderson gave publicly available interviews discussing the film's 제작 and inspirations.

The Grand Budapest Hotel Timeline ( Fictional )

background
circa 1920s

Founding of The Grand Budapest Hotel

The hotel is operating as a prestigious establishment in the fictional Republic of Zubrowka.

character_introduction
early 1930s

Meet M. Gustave

M. Gustave is the devoted and meticulous concierge of The Grand Budapest Hotel, known for his exceptional service and charm.

relationship
1932

M. Gustave meets Zero Moustafa

Zero, a young lobby boy, begins working at the hotel and forms a close bond with Gustave, who becomes his mentor.

plot_point
1932

Madame D's stay and death

Madame Céline Villeneuve Desgoffe und Taxis, a wealthy elderly guest, stays at the hotel and subsequently dies, leaving a valuable painting to M. Gustave.

plot_point
1932

Inheritance dispute begins

Madame D's family contests the will, particularly the bequest of the painting to M. Gustave, sparking tension and conflict.

action
1932

The theft of 'Boy with Apple' painting

M. Gustave and Zero steal the painting from Madame D’s family to protect it and uphold her wishes.

conflict
1932

M. Gustave is arrested and imprisoned

Framed for the murder of Madame D's family member Dmitri, Gustave is incarcerated.

action
1932

Prison escape and reunion

Zero helps Gustave escape from prison, and they work together to clear Gustave's name.

climax
1932

Confrontation at the hotel and resolution

The conflict with Madame D's son Dmitri culminates in a confrontation, resolving the inheritance dispute and Gustave's fate.

epilogue
1968

Zero inherits The Grand Budapest Hotel

Years later, Zero becomes the owner and proprietor of the hotel, preserving Gustave’s legacy.