Hukkunud Alpinisti hotell
Dead Mountaineer’s Hotel
© Estonian Film Institute
Mikk Mikiver, Uldis Pūcītis
Hukkunud Alpinisti hotell | Dead Mountaineer’s Hotel
© Estonian Film Institute
Irena Kriauzaite
Hukkunud Alpinisti hotell | Dead Mountaineer’s Hotel
© Estonian Film Institute
Uldis Pūcītis
Hukkunud Alpinisti hotell | Dead Mountaineer’s Hotel
© Estonian Film Institute
An anonymous tip-off sends Inspector Peter Glebsky to the “Dead Mountaineer’s” Alpine hotel. But it is not until the isolated inn is cut off from the outside world by an avalanche that there is actually a murder – of one of the notable, but eccentric guests. As he investigates the tricky case, the inspector reaches the limits of what might be considered rational detective work.
Based on a book and screenplay by the Russian brothers Arkady and Boris Strugatsky, the film is a classic of fantasy cinema that blurs the lines between genres. Underlaid with the psychedelic synthesiser sounds of Estonian composer Sven Grünberg, what starts as a traditional whodunnit segues into a surrealistic farce, moves from film noir to science fiction. Oscillating between Magic Mountain and The Shining (1980), modernistic interiors and glistening shots in deep snow create an enigmatic atmosphere. The renovation was based on a new 4K scan of inter-positive elements held by the National Archives of Estonia.
Based on a book and screenplay by the Russian brothers Arkady and Boris Strugatsky, the film is a classic of fantasy cinema that blurs the lines between genres. Underlaid with the psychedelic synthesiser sounds of Estonian composer Sven Grünberg, what starts as a traditional whodunnit segues into a surrealistic farce, moves from film noir to science fiction. Oscillating between Magic Mountain and The Shining (1980), modernistic interiors and glistening shots in deep snow create an enigmatic atmosphere. The renovation was based on a new 4K scan of inter-positive elements held by the National Archives of Estonia.
Trailer/Film Excerpt
With
- Uldis Pūcītis
- Jüri Järvet
- Lembit Peterson
- Mikk Mikiver
- Irena Kriauzaite
- Kârlis Sebris
- Sulev Luik
- Tiit Härm
Crew
| Director | Grigori Kromanov |
| Screenplay | Arkady Strugatsky, Boris Strugatsky |
| Cinematography | Jüri Sillart |
| Editing | Sirje Haagel |
| Music | Sven Grünberg |
| Sound Design | Roman Sabsay |
| Production Design | Tõnu Virve |
| Costumes | Vjatšeslav Zaitsev, Ell-Maaja Randküla |
| Make-Up | Ellen Kallik |
Additional information
DCP: Estonian Film Institute, Tallinn
Edith Sepp, Sven Grünberg, Lembit Peterson, Heleen Gerritsen
The Estonian Film Institute head (left) and the Berlinale Classics section head (right) greet the composer and the actor of the film.
Hukkunud Alpinisti hotell | Dead Mountaineer’s Hotel · Berlinale Classics · Feb 13, 2026