: On some HDTVs, using a "Zoom" setting can fill the screen, but it may crop the intended artistic ratios. For accuracy, play in the native ratio provided by the file. A Writer's Guide to THE GRAND BUDAPEST HOTEL
Wes Anderson uses three distinct aspect ratios to signify different time periods. Depending on your player, you may see shifting black bars: Grand_Budapest_Hotel_m1080p_2014_
: Used for the 1985 "present day" intro and outro. : On some HDTVs, using a "Zoom" setting
: Used for the 1968 sequences (Jude Law as the Author). This reflects the cinematic standard of the late 1960s. : On some HDTVs
: Used for the main 1932 narrative (Gustave and Zero). This mimics the boxy Academy ratio of early Hollywood.