Rêve éternel
“Le roi du Mont Blanc”
Synopsis
The legend says that the summit of Mont Blanc is covered in gold. This ancestral belief has obsessed Jacques Balmat, a mountain guide, from his childhood. Now only he believes in the legend, and is the laughingstock of the villagers. Determined to prove that he is right, he takes advantage of the interest of the Swiss naturalist and physicist Horace Benedict de Saussure, who promises a reward of a thousand pieces of gold for the first who reaches the summit. The determination of Jacques Balmat will overcome the numerous obstacles that will arise during the ascent. French version of the film 'Der Konig vom Mont Blanc', in which the second-tier actors are different.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Henri Chomette, Arnold Fanck
- Screenplay & Story
- Arnold Fanck, Karl Ziak
- Original Score
- Giuseppe Becce
- Original Title
- Rêve éternel
- Country of Origin
- France, Germany
- Spoken Languages
- French
- Runtime
- 1h 18m
- Production Studios
- Cine-Allianz Tonfilmproduktions GmbH
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Henri Chomette, Arnold Fanck
Arnold Fanck, Karl Ziak
Giuseppe Becce
Arnold Fanck
Arnold Pressburger, Gregor Rabinovitch
Department Leadership Roster
Henri Chomette
Director
Arnold Fanck
Director
Arnold Fanck
Writer
Arnold Pressburger
Producer
Gregor Rabinovitch
Producer
Giuseppe Becce
Original Music Composer
Arnold Fanck
Editor
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Frequently Asked Questions About Rêve éternel
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Rêve éternel about?
The legend says that the summit of Mont Blanc is covered in gold. This ancestral belief has obsessed Jacques Balmat, a mountain guide, from his childhood. Now only he believes in the legend, and is the laughingstock of the villagers. Determined to prove that he is right, he takes advantage of the interest of the Swiss naturalist and physicist Horace Benedict de Saussure, who promises a reward of a thousand pieces of gold for the first who reaches the summit. The determination of Jacques Balmat will overcome the numerous obstacles that will arise during the ascent. French version of the film 'Der Konig vom Mont Blanc', in which the second-tier actors are different.
Who directed Rêve éternel?
Rêve éternel was directed by Henri Chomette, Arnold Fanck.
Who stars in Rêve éternel?
The principal cast of Rêve éternel includes Jeanne de Carol, Georges Colin, Brigitte Horney, Willy Kaiser-Heyl, Ernst Nansen.
When was Rêve éternel released and how long is it?
Rêve éternel was released in 1935 with a total runtime of 1h 18m.
Who composed the musical score for Rêve éternel?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Rêve éternel was composed by Giuseppe Becce.
Is Rêve éternel based on a book or true story?
Rêve éternel is adapted from the following source material: Book: "Karl Ziak".