La valanga azzurra
Synopsis
“La Valanga Azzurra” traces the unparalleled journey of the Italian national alpine skiing team of the 1970s, led by the legendary coach Mario Cotelli and spearheaded by champions like Gustav Thöni and Piero Gros. Through victories that rewrote the history of Italian sports, such as the conquest of five World Cups and numerous medals across the Olympics and World Championships, the documentary celebrates internal rivalries, contrasting personalities, and the sacrifices that made this team invincible. The previously unseen testimonies of the protagonists, intertwined with the narration of Giovanni Veronesi, who, in this context, reveals his past as an aspiring champion, bring to life the unique saga of a sporting cyclone, from its glorious beginnings to its inevitable decline.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
Festa del Cinema di Roma
Festival / Special Debut
March 27, 2025
Physical Home Media
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Giovanni Veronesi
- Screenplay & Story
- Sandro Veronesi, Lorenzo Fabiano, Domenico Procacci, Giovanni Veronesi
- Original Title
- La valanga azzurra
- Country of Origin
- Italy
- Spoken Languages
- Italian
- Runtime
- 1h 34m
- Production Studios
- Fandango, Istituto Luce Cinecittà, Rai Documentari, IDM Film Commission Südtirol
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Giovanni Veronesi
Sandro Veronesi, Lorenzo Fabiano, Domenico Procacci, Giovanni Veronesi
Dimitri Chechi
Riccardo Giannetti
Domenico Procacci, Laura Paolucci
Department Leadership Roster
Giovanni Veronesi
Director
Dimitri Chechi
Director of Photography
Riccardo Giannetti
Editor
Domenico Procacci
Producer
Sandro Veronesi
Writer
Lorenzo Fabiano
Writer
Domenico Procacci
Writer
Giovanni Veronesi
Writer
Laura Paolucci
Producer
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About La valanga azzurra
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is La valanga azzurra about?
“La Valanga Azzurra” traces the unparalleled journey of the Italian national alpine skiing team of the 1970s, led by the legendary coach Mario Cotelli and spearheaded by champions like Gustav Thöni and Piero Gros. Through victories that rewrote the history of Italian sports, such as the conquest of five World Cups and numerous medals across the Olympics and World Championships, the documentary celebrates internal rivalries, contrasting personalities, and the sacrifices that made this team invincible. The previously unseen testimonies of the protagonists, intertwined with the narration of Giovanni Veronesi, who, in this context, reveals his past as an aspiring champion, bring to life the unique saga of a sporting cyclone, from its glorious beginnings to its inevitable decline.
Who directed La valanga azzurra?
La valanga azzurra was directed by Giovanni Veronesi.
Who stars in La valanga azzurra?
The principal cast of La valanga azzurra includes Gustav Thöni, Piero Gros, Paolo De Chiesa, Ingemar Stenmark.
When was La valanga azzurra released and how long is it?
La valanga azzurra was released in 2024 with a total runtime of 1h 34m.