From Courmayeur to the Col du Geant
Da Courmayeur al Colle del Gigante
Synopsis
In 1910, Arrigo Frusta and the operator Giovanni B. Vitrotti took the camera up to the 4000 meters high of the Mont Blanc chain to make three short mountaineering films for the Società Anonima Ambrosio. They were the first in Italy to realize documentaries in the high mountains. In this second film, a party of three mountaineers, including Arrigo Frusta make a mountaineering ascent from Cormayeur up to the Col du Geant by the Rifugio Torino. The purpose of the film is to show the beauty and spectacularity of the high mountain landscapes and the the fascination of those who venture to conquer the high peaks. The other two films of the series are: 'Escursioni sulla catena del Monte Bianco' and 'Sulle dentate scintillanti'.
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- Arrigo Frusta
- Original Title
- Da Courmayeur al Colle del Gigante
- Country of Origin
- Italy
- Spoken Languages
- No Language
- Runtime
- 10m
- Production Studios
- Società Anonima Ambrosio
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Arrigo Frusta
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Arrigo Frusta
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What is From Courmayeur to the Col du Geant about?
In 1910, Arrigo Frusta and the operator Giovanni B. Vitrotti took the camera up to the 4000 meters high of the Mont Blanc chain to make three short mountaineering films for the Società Anonima Ambrosio. They were the first in Italy to realize documentaries in the high mountains. In this second film, a party of three mountaineers, including Arrigo Frusta make a mountaineering ascent from Cormayeur up to the Col du Geant by the Rifugio Torino. The purpose of the film is to show the beauty and spectacularity of the high mountain landscapes and the the fascination of those who venture to conquer the high peaks. The other two films of the series are: 'Escursioni sulla catena del Monte Bianco' and 'Sulle dentate scintillanti'.
Who directed From Courmayeur to the Col du Geant?
From Courmayeur to the Col du Geant was directed by Arrigo Frusta.
Who stars in From Courmayeur to the Col du Geant?
The principal cast of From Courmayeur to the Col du Geant includes Arrigo Frusta.
When was From Courmayeur to the Col du Geant released and how long is it?
From Courmayeur to the Col du Geant was released in 1910 with a total runtime of 10m.