Ascent and Descent of the Dolomite Towers
Synopsis
Frank Ormiston-Smith, the pioneer mountaineering photograher and filmmaker, filmed in 1906 the ascent to several towers in the Cinque Torri area in the Dolomites, acomppanied by Bortolo Barbaria, Baldessare Verzi and Damiano Dibona, three well-known Ampezzo mountain guides. Among others, the team ascended Torri Inglese, and placed the camera on top of some of the towers by pulling it with a rope. The film, produced by the Urban Trading Company, was presented at the Alhambra Theater in London in November 1906. Ormiston-Smith is considered the father of mountain cinema. In 1902 he filmed the first major mountain film shown widely in cinemas: "The Ascent of Mont Blanc". The success of his films encouraged the production of alpine films in which mountaineering feats were shown, and inspired other pioneer filmmakers.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Frank Ormiston-Smith
- Original Title
- Ascent and Descent of the Dolomite Towers
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Release Date
- 01/11/1906
- Spoken Languages
- No Language
- Runtime
- 9m
- Production Studios
- Charles Urban Trading Company
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Frank Ormiston-Smith
Department Leadership Roster
Frank Ormiston-Smith
Director
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What is Ascent and Descent of the Dolomite Towers about?
Frank Ormiston-Smith, the pioneer mountaineering photograher and filmmaker, filmed in 1906 the ascent to several towers in the Cinque Torri area in the Dolomites, acomppanied by Bortolo Barbaria, Baldessare Verzi and Damiano Dibona, three well-known Ampezzo mountain guides. Among others, the team ascended Torri Inglese, and placed the camera on top of some of the towers by pulling it with a rope. The film, produced by the Urban Trading Company, was presented at the Alhambra Theater in London in November 1906. Ormiston-Smith is considered the father of mountain cinema. In 1902 he filmed the first major mountain film shown widely in cinemas: "The Ascent of Mont Blanc". The success of his films encouraged the production of alpine films in which mountaineering feats were shown, and inspired other pioneer filmmakers.
Who directed Ascent and Descent of the Dolomite Towers?
Ascent and Descent of the Dolomite Towers was directed by Frank Ormiston-Smith.
Who stars in Ascent and Descent of the Dolomite Towers?
The principal cast of Ascent and Descent of the Dolomite Towers includes Bortolo Barbaria, Baldessare Verzi, Damiano Dibona.
When was Ascent and Descent of the Dolomite Towers released and how long is it?
Ascent and Descent of the Dolomite Towers was released in 1906 with a total runtime of 9m.