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201681 minGdocumentary

The Hotel

201681 minGdocumentary

Hotels have evolved from basic shelters to complex spaces that shape human experiences and memories, reflecting diverse stories and purposes in society.

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Hotels have evolved from basic shelters to complex spaces that shape human experiences and memories, reflecting diverse stories and purposes in society.

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Kristian Petri

Kristian Petridirector

Kristian Petri

Kristian Petriwriter

Stellan Skarsgård

Stellan Skarsgårdcast

Björn Andrésen

Björn Andrésencast

Åsne Seierstad

Åsne Seierstadcast

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A hotel can be many things: a refuge, a castle, or even a nightmare. The Hotel, released in 2016, is the final part of a trilogy about traveling. It follows the evolution of hotels from simple shelters for weary travelers to spaces filled with stories and legends. This 81-minute documentary reflects on how hotels serve various purposes in people’s lives, shaping experiences and memories.

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