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German filmmaker Arnold Fanck made this beautifully photographed Bergfilm, or ‘mountain film’, in 1926. Written in three days and nights – especially for Leni Riefenstahl – The Holy Mountain took over a year to film in the Alps with an entourage of expert skiers and climbers.Ostensibly a love triangle romance – between Riefenstahl’s young dancer and the two explorers she encounters – Fanck relishes the glorious Alpine landscape by filming death-defying climbing, avalanche dodging, and frenetic downhill ski racing. Digitally restored in 2K, The Holy Mountain is a visual feast – and a fascinating look at the origin of a genre. The Masters of Cinema Series is very proud to present this landmark film in its UK debut on Blu-ray.
Original Release
02/15/1927
US Release
11/28/1927
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Cast
| Name | Character |
|---|
| Leni Riefenstahl | Diotima |
| Luis Trenker | Karl |
| Ernst Petersen | Vigo |
| Frida Richard | Mother |
| Friedrich Schneider | Colli |
| Hannes Schneider | Mountain Guide |
| Leontine Sagan |
Directors
Leni Riefenstahl, Arnold Fanck
Writers
Cast
| Name | Character |
|---|
| Leni Riefenstahl | Diotima |
| Luis Trenker | Karl |
| Ernst Petersen | Vigo |
| Frida Richard | Mother |
| Friedrich Schneider | Colli |
| Hannes Schneider | Mountain Guide |
| Leontine Sagan |
Producers
| Name | Role |
|---|
| Harry R. Sokal | Executive Producer |
| Harry R. Sokal | Producer |
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