The Mountain
Der Berg
Synopsis
It's 1922. A weather observer and his wife live in a remote cabin high in the Swiss Alps. As this drama begins, they are being joined by a third person, an Austrian who coveted the job the Swiss man had won in this bleak location. Not only that, but he also has his eyes on the Swiss man's lovely wife. The Austrian has charm, so he wins some hospitality from the couple. The three live together for a little while, but the rivalry between the two men soon erupts with tragic consequences.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Markus Imhoof
- Screenplay & Story
- Thomas Hürlimann, Markus Imhoof
- Original Score
- Nicola Piovani
- Original Title
- Der Berg
- Country of Origin
- Switzerland
- Spoken Languages
- German
- Runtime
- 1h 38m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Markus Imhoof
Thomas Hürlimann, Markus Imhoof
Nicola Piovani
Lukas Strebel
Daniela Roderer
Department Leadership Roster
Markus Imhoof
Director
Thomas Hürlimann
Screenplay
Markus Imhoof
Screenplay
Nicola Piovani
Original Music Composer
Lukas Strebel
Director of Photography
Daniela Roderer
Editor
Ulrich Bergfelder
Production Design
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for The Mountain.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Mountain
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Mountain about?
It's 1922. A weather observer and his wife live in a remote cabin high in the Swiss Alps. As this drama begins, they are being joined by a third person, an Austrian who coveted the job the Swiss man had won in this bleak location. Not only that, but he also has his eyes on the Swiss man's lovely wife. The Austrian has charm, so he wins some hospitality from the couple. The three live together for a little while, but the rivalry between the two men soon erupts with tragic consequences.
Who directed The Mountain?
The Mountain was directed by Markus Imhoof.
Who stars in The Mountain?
The principal cast of The Mountain includes Susanne Lothar, Mathias Gnädinger, Peter Simonischek, Agnes Fink, Jürgen Cziesla.
When was The Mountain released and how long is it?
The Mountain was released in 1990 with a total runtime of 1h 38m.
Who composed the musical score for The Mountain?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Mountain was composed by Nicola Piovani.