White Marathon
Maratona Bianca
Synopsis
Documentary on one of the first editions of the Trofeo Mezzalama, the highest ski mountaineering race in Europe, at more than 4,200 meters above sea level, which takes place on the glaciers of Monte Rosa, from Breuil to Gressoney-La-Trinité, crossing the summits of Castor (4,199 meters) and Nez du Liskamm (4,100 meters). The film recounts the last hours of feverish preparation before the start, the teams preparing for the race linked in ropes, then follows the stages of the competition by following the groups of skiers from a plane. Created in 1933, the Trofeo Mezzalama was contested until 1938, before falling into oblivion during the war. A second version was organized from 1970 to 1973. A third biannual version has been organized since 1997.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Alessandro Previtera
- Original Title
- Maratona Bianca
- Country of Origin
- Italy
- Spoken Languages
- Italian
- Runtime
- 24m
- Production Studios
- Cinematografo, La Biennale di Venezia
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Alessandro Previtera
Department Leadership Roster
Alessandro Previtera
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What is White Marathon about?
Documentary on one of the first editions of the Trofeo Mezzalama, the highest ski mountaineering race in Europe, at more than 4,200 meters above sea level, which takes place on the glaciers of Monte Rosa, from Breuil to Gressoney-La-Trinité, crossing the summits of Castor (4,199 meters) and Nez du Liskamm (4,100 meters). The film recounts the last hours of feverish preparation before the start, the teams preparing for the race linked in ropes, then follows the stages of the competition by following the groups of skiers from a plane. Created in 1933, the Trofeo Mezzalama was contested until 1938, before falling into oblivion during the war. A second version was organized from 1970 to 1973. A third biannual version has been organized since 1997.
Who directed White Marathon?
White Marathon was directed by Alessandro Previtera.
Who stars in White Marathon?
The principal cast of White Marathon includes Giusto Gervasutti, Jean Bich, Paola Wiesinger, Camillo Pellissier, Ottorino Mezzalama.
When was White Marathon released and how long is it?
White Marathon was released in 1935 with a total runtime of 24m.