The Making of 'The Darjeeling Limited' | A Documentary by Barry Braverman

In Wes Anderson's The Darjeeling Limited (2007), three estranged American brothers reunite for a meticulously planned, soul-searching train voyage across India one year after the death of their father. Armed with eleven suitcases, a laminated itinerary, a can of pepper spray, a supply of over-the-counter painkillers, and a host of family conflicts ready to erupt, they eventually find themselves stranded alone in the middle of the desert—at which point an unexpected new chapter in their journey begins. Featuring a sensational cast, including Owen Wilson, Adrien Brody, Jason Schwartzman, and Anjelica Huston, The Darjeeling Limited is a dazzling and hilarious film that takes Anderson’s work to deeper places than ever before.

The Making of The Darjeeling Limited is a chronicle by Barry Braverman, which documents some of the behind-the-scenes and at-times humorous challenges the crew faced filming in India and the micro-managements of Anderson & Co. It is a splendid work by Braverman.

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