his scene from The Grand Budapest Hotel stood out for me when I watched it for a number of reasons, the main reason being the humor and individuality of the scene. It is the construction of the scene and the use of camera coverage that allow these aspects to shine through.

The camera coverage is very broad throughout the scene, avoiding close ups at any stage in order to capture the full picture. The coverage is similar to that of a play. The camera has a maximum of two viewpoints in any of the three areas shown and never moves, there is no panning, lilting, zooming or tracking at all in this scene, and the camera remains still. This reflects the personality of the main character who is always sturdy, clam and in control. His personality is portrayed through the coverage and construction of the scene rather than through his lines or close ups revealing his emotions. The scene shows the first break in his character as he runs from the police, however the camera remains still and reliable just like the hotel itself. In many films a police chase would call for fast s moving tracking shots, however this scene takes a very different approach that allows the individual nature of the film and its characters to stand out.