The Occidental Hotel
Synopsis
“The Occidental Hotel is a “city” film—I was inspired to emulate the Surrealists’ sense of wandering, of flaneury, of the way a hotel and its rooms is a temporary resting place inhabited by many many people, a shared public/private space. I am interested in a creative geography of the city I've constructed. For instance, the front of the hotel is from Berlin, its interior was photographed in Copenhagen. The film offers the elliptical “scent” of espionage films (largely because of its Berlin locations) and offers that genre’s lubricating sense of voyeurism, danger, and sexuality. My source materials are Mexican comic-book figures, and these urban photos I snapped on my honeymoon with my wife Janie Geiser in the summer of 1996.” —Lewis Klahr
Release History & Theatrical Window
October 5, 2014
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Lewis Klahr
- Original Title
- The Occidental Hotel
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 26m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Lewis Klahr
Department Leadership Roster
Lewis Klahr
Director
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for The Occidental Hotel.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Occidental Hotel
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What is The Occidental Hotel about?
“The Occidental Hotel is a “city” film—I was inspired to emulate the Surrealists’ sense of wandering, of flaneury, of the way a hotel and its rooms is a temporary resting place inhabited by many many people, a shared public/private space. I am interested in a creative geography of the city I've constructed. For instance, the front of the hotel is from Berlin, its interior was photographed in Copenhagen. The film offers the elliptical “scent” of espionage films (largely because of its Berlin locations) and offers that genre’s lubricating sense of voyeurism, danger, and sexuality. My source materials are Mexican comic-book figures, and these urban photos I snapped on my honeymoon with my wife Janie Geiser in the summer of 1996.” —Lewis Klahr
Who directed The Occidental Hotel?
The Occidental Hotel was directed by Lewis Klahr.
Who stars in The Occidental Hotel?
The principal cast of The Occidental Hotel includes Not specified.
When was The Occidental Hotel released and how long is it?
The Occidental Hotel was released in 2014 with a total runtime of 26m.