Von Garmisch in den Kaukasus
Synopsis
On April 9, 1938, the 1st Mountain Division was formed in Garmisch-Partenkirchen and quickly grew to a strength of 20,000 men. At the beginning of the Russian campaign on 22 June 1941, the "Edelweiss Division" ran into a buildup of 122 Red Army divisions with over 10,000 tanks and 91 air squadrons on the southern front alone. In the toughest of battles, the mountain troops fought their way to the summit of Mount Elbrus - the highest mountain in the Caucasus! - and set military as well as alpinistic standards of almost superhuman performance. In moving eyewitness accounts, illustrated by gripping original footage, the triumphant march and ordeal of the 1st Mountain Division from June 1941 to December 1942 is traced under the leadership of the renowned British book and film author.
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January 1, 2009
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Stuart Russell
- Screenplay & Story
- Andreas Kalbitz
- Original Title
- Von Garmisch in den Kaukasus
- Country of Origin
- Germany
- Spoken Languages
- German
- Runtime
- 1h 34m
- Production Studios
- Edition Montanus
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Stuart Russell
Andreas Kalbitz
Christopher Pahl, Sonja Radde
Patrik Köhnen
Department Leadership Roster
Andreas Kalbitz
Writer
Stuart Russell
Director
Christopher Pahl
Director of Photography
Sonja Radde
Director of Photography
Patrik Köhnen
Editor
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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International Certification Matrix
FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.
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What is Von Garmisch in den Kaukasus about?
On April 9, 1938, the 1st Mountain Division was formed in Garmisch-Partenkirchen and quickly grew to a strength of 20,000 men. At the beginning of the Russian campaign on 22 June 1941, the "Edelweiss Division" ran into a buildup of 122 Red Army divisions with over 10,000 tanks and 91 air squadrons on the southern front alone. In the toughest of battles, the mountain troops fought their way to the summit of Mount Elbrus - the highest mountain in the Caucasus! - and set military as well as alpinistic standards of almost superhuman performance. In moving eyewitness accounts, illustrated by gripping original footage, the triumphant march and ordeal of the 1st Mountain Division from June 1941 to December 1942 is traced under the leadership of the renowned British book and film author.
Who directed Von Garmisch in den Kaukasus?
Von Garmisch in den Kaukasus was directed by Stuart Russell.
Who stars in Von Garmisch in den Kaukasus?
The principal cast of Von Garmisch in den Kaukasus includes Anton Leeb, Werner Jacobi, Heinz Magenheimer, Herbert Döhring, Wilhelm Maier-Solgk.
When was Von Garmisch in den Kaukasus released and how long is it?
Von Garmisch in den Kaukasus was released in 2009 with a total runtime of 1h 34m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Von Garmisch in den Kaukasus?
Von Garmisch in den Kaukasus holds official age classifications: DE: 16 (FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.).