Hotel Chevalier

Release Date 2007-10-26

Runtime 13 minutes

Status Released

Overview

In a Paris hotel room, Jack Whitman lies on a bed. His phone rings; it's a woman on her way to see him, a surprise. She arrives and the complications of their relationship emerge in bits and pieces. Will they make love? Is their relationship over? (A prequel to The Darjeeling Limited, 2007.)

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Vote Average 6.907/10

Vote Count 864

Popularity 1.3926

Original Language en

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What makes this movie Worth Watching

Hotel Chevalier is a short film directed by Wes Anderson, released before 'The Darjeeling Limited'. It was made as a response to the lead actor's (Jason Schwartzman) request for a smaller role in the main film due to his exhaustion from promoting other projects.

The movie serves as a prequel to the critically acclaimed film 'The Darjeeling Limited' (2007), providing insights into Jack's character.
Hotel Chevalier showcases the exceptional acting skills of Jason Schwartzman and Natalie Portman, with their raw and emotional performances.
The film explores complex themes such as relationships, regret, and healing, making it a thought-provoking watch.

Fun Facts

Anderson made this short film on a budget of just $750,000, significantly lower than his typical budgets.
The hotel room set used in Hotel Chevalier was later reused in the movie Moonrise Kingdom (2012).
Hotel Chevalier is available only through the Criterion Collection's DVD release of 'The Darjeeling Limited'.