* RealitySubtext: Creator/OwenWilson attempted suicide in real life (by crashing his car), which affected production (see WrittenInInfirmity below). [[spoiler: Francis is also suicidal, and also intentionally crashed his vehicle. He cut his wrists as well (Wilson did not actually do that last part in his real attempt, though)]].
* VacationDearBoy: Creator/NataliePortman travelled to Jodhpur, India, for thirty minutes of shooting, then spent ten days exploring India.
* WrittenByCastMember: Creator/JasonSchwartzman co-wrote the film with Creator/WesAnderson and Roman Coppola.
* WrittenInInfirmity: Creator/WesAnderson wrote in Francis' facial bandages after Creator/OwenWilson intentionally crashed his car in a suicide attempt.
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