Deadly Game (Die Jäger)

Four years ago, Daniela S was accused of having killed her husband, Thomas S,

when shooting in the High Tatras.

Boris N, the only witness, testified in court that it was an accident.

Why does she come here again?

I... I just can't understand this, Anna.

He is still here.

I remember it well.

They used to behave like Romeo and Juliet.

Now they'll meet here again. And Daniela is... remarried...

to a western diplomat...

who works in Prague for some embassy.

Well done, Caesar! Good dog!

And you be quiet!

Here, Anna... I shot them for you.

Now, tell me... when do our guests arrive, Anna?

You're playing dumb again.

Hello?

Hello?

Yes, I'm coming.

Anybody here?

You'll like it here - I'm sure.

Hello?

- You must be Anna. - Mm-hm.

- Is anyone else here yet? - Dr Bertram arrived a few hours ago.

Anna... this is my wife Daniela.

How do you do?

She didn't want to come at first, but then she changed her mind.

And this...

And this is Mrs Henning.

- Hello. - Welcome!

My wife doesn't like shooting.

Mrs Henning will keep her company when I go bear-shooting.

You know, I want to shoot my 12th bear.

Yes, I know.

- Good day. - Hello.

I'm Boris.

I'm here to oversee the activities.

Especially to see that the dogs come back alive.

- Stephan Matthisen. - A pleasure.

- That is my wife. - Er... yes.

And that is Mrs Henning.

So you'll be my guide.

Could you take my cases please?

Of course.

Your room's upstairs.

Which is Dr Bertram's room?

His room, Mrs...

- Henning! - Henning....

Dr Bertram's room is right next to yours.

Things are a bit basic here.

- I like that. - Oh, really?

Then you won't mind the shower being down the corridor.

- Really? - Mm-hm.

Here we are.

- Please. - Thank you.

Please put the bags there.

This is for you.

I'm a hunter.

But for money...

I'll even carry cases!

A strange fellow. He doesn't look like a hunter.

I thank you.

Whatever for?

For coming with me.

I don't know... whether it was the right thing to do.

I really don't know. We'll see.

It was right.

- Our hunting lodge. - Wonderful.

- Please. - Thank you.

Hello, my name is Marek, Doctor.

Hello. I'm Matthisen.

- Hello. - A pleasure.

This is Dr Hermann, another guest of this morning's sport.

This is my wife Daniela.

- How do you do. - How do you do.

- Mrs Henning and Dr Bertram. - A pleasure to meet you both.

Dr Bertram will go hare-shooting tomorrow.

The pheasants already know his marksmanship.

Good day.

Thank you, Anna.

Anna... Anna, I hate these shoots.

They come here...

these pretend sportsmen.

All they're interested in is killing.

Death, Anna.

The women are worse.

Hello.

- Excuse me, am I disturbing you, Marek? - No, not at all. We're pleased.

Do sit down, please.

You... You want to shoot a bear?

- Yes, sure. - Mm-hm. Fine.

I'm here to shoot my 12th bear.

Adventure tales are told about the 12th.

Many tales are told...

They say it's dangerous. Luckily I'm not superstitious. Danger attracts me.

I'd still be careful.

They've been farm-raised and released, but are still dangerous.

No doubt. But I'm not a novice, Marek.

I've shot bears before. In the north of Canada.

Don't worry about me. I can take care of myself.

I'm an expert at bear-shooting.

All the better for you.

It was just a well-meant piece of advice, Dr Matthisen.

I do accept your advice.

Dr Matthisen.

Here's a letter for you. Marek... just brought it.

Thank you, Anna.

A letter from our bank in Geneva, Daniela.

Dr Matthisen,

if you're not interested in shooting pheasants or hares,

I suggest you shoot a wild boar or a buck.

A good idea...

But let's talk about it tomorrow.

I'm too tired to talk about details now.

What will you do tomorrow, Daniela?

I'd go for a walk. This region is very impressive.

Are there horses here?

Of course. They're still at the farm.

The farmer likes to rent them... to tourists and holidaymakers.

The horses are a favourite... especially of young lovers.

Call me if there's anything you need.

Thank you, Anna.

I'll be in the kitchen. Good night.

Good night!

We should go to bed. It was a long trip.

Good. I'll make the first move.

Wake me in good time, Boris.

Good night.

Good night.

Could that mean bad luck?

It was a shoot like this one.

The bag was great. And there were two dead beaters!

One of the guests asked me: 'You're allowed to shoot beaters too?'

Enough stupid jokes!

You should have said earlier if you don't like it.

Lighten up, Anna!

Thank you, Anna.

It would be better if you join the others.

Boar-shooting is very dangerous.

Wild boars don't wait for you to aim.

They break loose... and then you have to be quick.

You don't have to tell me that. I'm sure I've shot more boars than you.

You know, when the boar comes, there are two options:

pull the trigger,

or climb the nearest tree.

You'll be climbing trees before I will!

Welcome to our state shoot.

The season is open!

We'll meet again at dusk.

You are familiar with the rules, gentlemen.

Let's begin!

Good shooting!

Not much has changed here since last time.

Don't you agree, Anna?

Is Boris alone?

Yes... you know that.

I wonder why... he doesn't marry.

And again we meet when shooting.

What a coincidence, don't you think?

Great the way you miss, Dr Bertram.

I've only shot pheasants before.

These jittery hares make me nervous, Frau Henning.

The dog is charging ahead.

The hare is still alive?

- I can't watch! - The gunshots set the dogs off.

You dirty beast!

I told you they were dangerous!

There you are.

You can be proud of this trophy.

Hello, Boris! Where were you? Have a drink.

Are we friends again?

Of course. It's all forgotten, Dr Matthisen. I don't bear grudges.

Come, let's have a drink together. Sit with Daniela. She's bored.

Here, take this.

No, Dr Matthisen. Thanks anyway.

As you wish.

So...

- To your health! - Thank you.

Tell me, Boris... how long have you been here?

More than five years.

I don't want to leave. I've grown to like the loneliness and quietness.

You're still young.

I enjoy riding alone in the woods.

The animals... the woods... they fulfil me.

What more could one want?

You're really so contented?

What do you mean?

People need other people to make them happy.

Haven't we met before?

You know...

before I met Stephan...

I was never interested in shooting. How do you think we could have met?

Ah well... in that case I must be mistaken.

You remind me of someone.

Stephan, come dance with me. Let them talk.

Good idea! I'd like to dance a waltz with you.

Fantastic, Stephan. You dance wonderfully.

I have everything I wished for.

But you don't look so happy.

I wasn't as lucky as you... Now you're Mrs. Matthisen!