The article reflects on the recent screening of the restored version of Grigori Kromanov's film 'The Hotel of the Dead Alpinist' at the Berlinale Classics segment of the Berlin Film Festival, marking the 100th anniversary of Kromanov's birth. This restoration has been eagerly anticipated by fans and critics alike, who have been curious to see how the film, a classic of Estonian cinema, has been updated. However, despite the excitement surrounding its restoration, significant concerns about the audio quality have been raised by composer Sven Grünberg, who points out that the sound issues are profound enough to detract from the viewing experience.