Southern Peaks
“The ascent of Mt Moltke - New Zealand”
Synopsis
Second part of the film 'River of ice', a mountaineering tour on Franz Josef Glacier in New Zealand. After spending the night in the Deficance Hut, two women and a mountain guide ascend up to Mount Moltke. From Defiance Hut, past the Unser Fritz Falls, across the Franz Josef Glacier, past Castle Rock, to the Summit. On the way, they encounter a friendly Kea, New Zealand's mountain parrot. Finally, the group reaches the summit and admire the magnificent vistas. The films are part of a series of films produced at the end of the twenties by the New Zealand Government Publicity Office to promote the beauty and attractions of the country.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
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- Original Title
- Southern Peaks
- Country of Origin
- New Zealand
- Release Date
- 01/01/1929
- Spoken Languages
- No Language
- Runtime
- 13m
- Production Studios
- New Zealand Government
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What is Southern Peaks about?
Second part of the film 'River of ice', a mountaineering tour on Franz Josef Glacier in New Zealand. After spending the night in the Deficance Hut, two women and a mountain guide ascend up to Mount Moltke. From Defiance Hut, past the Unser Fritz Falls, across the Franz Josef Glacier, past Castle Rock, to the Summit. On the way, they encounter a friendly Kea, New Zealand's mountain parrot. Finally, the group reaches the summit and admire the magnificent vistas. The films are part of a series of films produced at the end of the twenties by the New Zealand Government Publicity Office to promote the beauty and attractions of the country.
Who directed Southern Peaks?
Southern Peaks was directed by Not specified.
Who stars in Southern Peaks?
The principal cast of Southern Peaks includes Frank Alack.
When was Southern Peaks released and how long is it?
Southern Peaks was released in 1929 with a total runtime of 13m.