THE HOTEL

Sweden, 2016, 82’

Director: Kristian Petri

Production: B-Reel AB, Stockholm in coproduction with Sveriges Television AB, Stockholm, Film Väst, Trollhättan, Reel Ventures supported by Nordisk Film- & TV-fond, Stockholm

 

SYNOPSIS

 

From a thousand-year-old Japanese hotel to some of the world’s most legendary examples. A thoughtful and existential travel diary in cinematic form. The hotel is a different kind of home. It can be a refuge, cul-de-sac, castle, nightmare, or creative space. The first hotel was created as protection against the elements. Weary travellers could find shelter and rest. But it was also a place for legends and anecdotes.

 

“The Hotel” is the last part of a trilogy about travelling. The first two were “The Atlantic” and “The Lighthouse”.

 

BIOGRAPHY OF DIRECTOR

 

As a film maker Kristian Petri has made both documentaries and fiction films. His first two shorts “Förr i världen” and “Sprickan” were both selected to the Semaine de la critique in Cannes. “Details”, a feature film based on a script by Lars Norén, was awarded a Guldbagge. The documentary “The Atlantic” was awarded the Gothenburg International Film Festival’s Nordic Film Prize and also received a Guldbagge.

 

“The Summer“ was officially selected to Quinzaine des Réalisateurs in Cannes and was awarded a Guldbagge for best female lead. In 2010, Petri directed the psychological thriller “Bad Faith” that was selected to Toronto International Film Festival.

 

FILMOGRAPHY (SELECTED)

 

2016 — Hotellet

2010 — Ond tro

2005 — Brunnen

2003 — Detaljer

2002 — Tokyo Noise

2000 — Fyren

1995 — Atlanten

1995 — Sommaren