L'Ascension Des Aiguilles Ravanel Et Mummery (1924)

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"The ascent of the Aiguilles Ravanel and Mummery", climbed by young guides in cycling pants: The brothers Armand Charlet and Georges Charlet, Arthur Ravanel, Henri Couttet and Charles Balmat. The film was shot by Georges Tairraz II, Chamoniard mountain photographer, representative of the third generation of a family line of mountain photographers and filmmakers. George Tairraz II's film will lay the groundwork for a French vision of mountain film; In the 1930s, a French school of mountain cinema emerged, less expressionist, more stripped down and realistic than the German school. These are the films of Marcel Ichac, Roger Frison-Roche, Samivel, Georges Tairraz II, etc. It develops according to the principles set by Marcel Ichac, in opposition to the German school. It is both about getting out of the dramatic vision of the mountain and placing the mountain and the climbers at the heart of the plot.

Director: Georges Tairraz II
Genre: Documentary, Adventure
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Cast

Country: France
Language: No Language
Original Language: fr

Themes

Journey to the Summit and Mountaineering Adventures, Mountaineering: Perseverance Climbing High

Keywords

mountaineering, chamonix, alpinism, alpes, french climbers, mountain pioneer

More Films by Director: Georges Tairraz II
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is L'Ascension Des Aiguilles Ravanel Et Mummery about?
"The ascent of the Aiguilles Ravanel and Mummery", climbed by young guides in cycling pants: The brothers Armand Charlet and Georges Charlet, Arthur Ravanel, Henri Couttet and Charles Balmat. The film was shot by Georges Tairraz II, Chamoniard mountain photographer, representative of the third generation of a family line of mountain photographers and filmmakers. George Tairraz II's film will lay the groundwork for a French vision of mountain film; In the 1930s, a French school of mountain cinema emerged, less expressionist, more stripped down and realistic than the German school. These are the films of Marcel Ichac, Roger Frison-Roche, Samivel, Georges Tairraz II, etc. It develops according to the principles set by Marcel Ichac, in opposition to the German school. It is both about getting out of the dramatic vision of the mountain and placing the mountain and the climbers at the heart of the plot.
Who directed L'Ascension Des Aiguilles Ravanel Et Mummery?
L'Ascension Des Aiguilles Ravanel Et Mummery was directed by Georges Tairraz II.
Who stars in L'Ascension Des Aiguilles Ravanel Et Mummery?
L'Ascension Des Aiguilles Ravanel Et Mummery stars Armand Charlet, Georges Charlet, Arthur Ravanel, Henri Couttet, Charles Balmat.
What genre is L'Ascension Des Aiguilles Ravanel Et Mummery?
L'Ascension Des Aiguilles Ravanel Et Mummery is a Documentary, Adventure film.
Where was L'Ascension Des Aiguilles Ravanel Et Mummery produced?
L'Ascension Des Aiguilles Ravanel Et Mummery was produced in France.
What are the themes of L'Ascension Des Aiguilles Ravanel Et Mummery?
The themes of L'Ascension Des Aiguilles Ravanel Et Mummery include: Journey to the Summit and Mountaineering Adventures, Mountaineering: Perseverance Climbing High.