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The Grand Budapest Hotel

Wes Anderson is known for his comforting and appealing design work in his filmography, so maybe that's why the Grand Budapest Hotel was actually set up in a small German town. Using the interior of Mendl’s Creamery to represent Mendl’s Bakery in the film, he was able to pull a fast one on viewers. In addition to that little trick, some of the ornate, vintage tiles that covered the floors and walls of the creamery were purchased by the director for his own personal enjoyment.

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Post originally appeared on Upbeat News.