Perilous Ascent of the Zinal-Rothorn
Synopsis
The ascent of the Zinalrothorn filmed by Frederick Burlingham in September 1916. Burlingham, known at the time as 'The man who kinematographed the Matterhorn', was a traveller, cinematographer, and one of the mountain film pioneers. Continuing the mountain film tradition established by Ormiston-Smith, Burlingham filmed several mountaineering films largely in Switzerland, taking mountain film in a new direction of immediacy and perceived peril. In the early history of factual filmmaking, Burlingham played a substantial role in developing the related genres of the mountaineering and the exploration film.
Release History & Theatrical Window
01/08/1921
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
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- Original Title
- Perilous Ascent of the Zinal-Rothorn
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Release Date
- 01/01/1921
- Spoken Languages
- No Language
- Runtime
- 4m
- Production Studios
- Burlingham Travel Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Frederick Burlingham
Department Leadership Roster
Frederick Burlingham
Producer
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What is Perilous Ascent of the Zinal-Rothorn about?
The ascent of the Zinalrothorn filmed by Frederick Burlingham in September 1916. Burlingham, known at the time as 'The man who kinematographed the Matterhorn', was a traveller, cinematographer, and one of the mountain film pioneers. Continuing the mountain film tradition established by Ormiston-Smith, Burlingham filmed several mountaineering films largely in Switzerland, taking mountain film in a new direction of immediacy and perceived peril. In the early history of factual filmmaking, Burlingham played a substantial role in developing the related genres of the mountaineering and the exploration film.
Who directed Perilous Ascent of the Zinal-Rothorn?
Perilous Ascent of the Zinal-Rothorn was directed by Not specified.
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When was Perilous Ascent of the Zinal-Rothorn released and how long is it?
Perilous Ascent of the Zinal-Rothorn was released in 1921 with a total runtime of 4m.