In the Shadow of the Karakorum
Im Schatten des Karakorum
Synopsis
In 1954, a German-Austrian expedition led by Mathias Rebitsch set off for the difficult-to-access Karakoram Mountains, geographically north of the Himalayas. They come across the Hunza, a people who live in the valley of the same name and believe they are descended from the soldiers of Alexander the Great. The documentary conveys impressions of the poor life of the Hunza people, the harvest, a court hearing, festivals and the children's everyday school life. Finally, the expedition sets off again and sets up its main camp on the moraine ridge of a glacier, where they measure the glacier and the earth's magnetic field. Finally, some men from the research community set off for a sub-peak of Batura.
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Ernst Fritz Fürbringer
Self - Narrator [West Germany & Austria] (voice)
Otto Mellies
Self - Narrator [East Germany] (voice)
Mathias Rebitsch
Self - Expedition Leader
Wolfgang Pillewizer
Self - Scientific Director
Paul Bernett
Self - Expedition Doctor
Anderl Heckmair
Self - Expedition Member
Karl Heckler
Self - Expedition Member (†)
Gerhard Klamert
Self - Expedition Member
Dolf Meyer
Self - Expedition Member
Karl Heinz Pfaffen
Self - Expedition Member
Hans-Jochen Schneider
Self - Expedition Member
Karl Wienert
Self - Expedition Member
Hans Zeitter
Self - Expedition Member
Eugen Schuhmacher
Self - Cameraman
Martin Schliessler
Self - Cameraman
Release History & Theatrical Window
Berlin International Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Eugen Schuhmacher
- Screenplay & Story
- Eugen Schuhmacher, Mathias Rebitsch
- Original Score
- Erich Bender
- Original Title
- Im Schatten des Karakorum
- Country of Origin
- Austria, Germany
- Spoken Languages
- German
- Runtime
- 1h 27m
- Production Studios
- Eugen Schuhmacher Produktion
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Eugen Schuhmacher
Eugen Schuhmacher, Mathias Rebitsch
Erich Bender
Eugen Schuhmacher, Martin Schliessler
Department Leadership Roster
Eugen Schuhmacher
Writer
Mathias Rebitsch
Writer
Eugen Schuhmacher
Director
Erich Bender
Original Music Composer
Eugen Schuhmacher
Director of Photography
Martin Schliessler
Director of Photography
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 6 — Restricted to viewers aged 6 and older.
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Frequently Asked Questions About In the Shadow of the Karakorum
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What is In the Shadow of the Karakorum about?
In 1954, a German-Austrian expedition led by Mathias Rebitsch set off for the difficult-to-access Karakoram Mountains, geographically north of the Himalayas. They come across the Hunza, a people who live in the valley of the same name and believe they are descended from the soldiers of Alexander the Great. The documentary conveys impressions of the poor life of the Hunza people, the harvest, a court hearing, festivals and the children's everyday school life. Finally, the expedition sets off again and sets up its main camp on the moraine ridge of a glacier, where they measure the glacier and the earth's magnetic field. Finally, some men from the research community set off for a sub-peak of Batura.
Who directed In the Shadow of the Karakorum?
In the Shadow of the Karakorum was directed by Eugen Schuhmacher.
Who stars in In the Shadow of the Karakorum?
The principal cast of In the Shadow of the Karakorum includes Ernst Fritz Fürbringer, Otto Mellies, Mathias Rebitsch, Wolfgang Pillewizer, Paul Bernett.
When was In the Shadow of the Karakorum released and how long is it?
In the Shadow of the Karakorum was released in 1955 with a total runtime of 1h 27m.
Who composed the musical score for In the Shadow of the Karakorum?
The original motion picture soundtrack for In the Shadow of the Karakorum was composed by Erich Bender.
What is the age rating and content advisory for In the Shadow of the Karakorum?
In the Shadow of the Karakorum holds official age classifications: DE: 6 (FSK 6 — Restricted to viewers aged 6 and older.).