"As a great admirer of Wes Anderson, I drew inspiration from his colorful scenes, his meticulous symmetry, and his slightly absurd style. Talking about Banane without falling into clichés was a real challenge. So we took the opposite approach: making it something very serious, very luxurious, almost burlesque. The result is a film full of contrasts, elegant and mischievous, without being flashy." — Romano Ricci