Des Hommes Et Des Montagnes (1953)
History, advice and demonstrations of mountaineering in the Mont Blanc massif by the renowned guides of the National School of Ski and Mountaineering from Chamonix. The film starts with an historical summary illustrating the aspirations and methods that lead man to conquer the mountains. Armand Charlet teaches mountaineering techniques and takes his students to the field for glacier or rock exercises. Gaston Rebuffat makes demonstrations of particularly dangerous climbs. At altitude, people move in solitude, cold and silence, like circus acrobats without spectators, but nothing stops the modern mountaineer.
Cast
- Gaston Rébuffat - Self
- Armand Charlet - Self
- Bernard Blier - Narrator
Screenplay
Themes
Journey to the Summit and Mountaineering Adventures, Mountaineering: Perseverance Climbing High
Keywords
mountaineering, chamonix, alpinism, alpes, mountain pioneer
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Des Hommes Et Des Montagnes about?
- History, advice and demonstrations of mountaineering in the Mont Blanc massif by the renowned guides of the National School of Ski and Mountaineering from Chamonix. The film starts with an historical summary illustrating the aspirations and methods that lead man to conquer the mountains. Armand Charlet teaches mountaineering techniques and takes his students to the field for glacier or rock exercises. Gaston Rebuffat makes demonstrations of particularly dangerous climbs. At altitude, people move in solitude, cold and silence, like circus acrobats without spectators, but nothing stops the modern mountaineer.
- Who directed Des Hommes Et Des Montagnes?
- Des Hommes Et Des Montagnes was directed by Gaston Rébuffat, Jean-Jacques Languepin.
- Who stars in Des Hommes Et Des Montagnes?
- Des Hommes Et Des Montagnes stars Gaston Rébuffat, Armand Charlet, Bernard Blier.
- How long is Des Hommes Et Des Montagnes?
- Des Hommes Et Des Montagnes has a runtime of 25m (25 minutes).
- What genre is Des Hommes Et Des Montagnes?
- Des Hommes Et Des Montagnes is a Documentary, Adventure film.
- Where was Des Hommes Et Des Montagnes produced?
- Des Hommes Et Des Montagnes was produced in France.
- What are the themes of Des Hommes Et Des Montagnes?
- The themes of Des Hommes Et Des Montagnes include: Journey to the Summit and Mountaineering Adventures, Mountaineering: Perseverance Climbing High.