The Call of the Mountain (1997)
On 1500 metres above sea level, on the slope of the mountain Hallingskarvet, stands "Tvergastein', the cabin of Norwegian philosopher Arne Naess. In his life he has spent nearly 12 years in this hut, where he wrote several books and essays on philosophy and ecology. In this film, Naess tells about the concept of 'deep ecology', which was first introduced by him in 1973. One of the basic tenets of deep ecology is that nature has a value in itself, apart from its possible use value to humans. Next to being a famous mountaineer, Naess has been a longtime activist in the environmental movement. He gives an inspiring account of his participation in blockades to prevent the Alta river in northern Norway (the area of the Sami, an indigenous people) from being dammed.
Cast
- Arne Næss - Self
- Vandana Shiva - Self
- Harold Glasser - Self
- Helena Norberg-Hodge - Self
- George Sessions - Self
- Jan van Boeckel - Self (interviewer)
- Bill Devall - Self
Themes
Plant Kingdom: Hidden Life
Keywords
ecology, global, enviroment, spiritual awareness, deep ecology
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is The Call of the Mountain about?
- On 1500 metres above sea level, on the slope of the mountain Hallingskarvet, stands "Tvergastein', the cabin of Norwegian philosopher Arne Naess. In his life he has spent nearly 12 years in this hut, where he wrote several books and essays on philosophy and ecology. In this film, Naess tells about the concept of 'deep ecology', which was first introduced by him in 1973. One of the basic tenets of deep ecology is that nature has a value in itself, apart from its possible use value to humans. Next to being a famous mountaineer, Naess has been a longtime activist in the environmental movement. He gives an inspiring account of his participation in blockades to prevent the Alta river in northern Norway (the area of the Sami, an indigenous people) from being dammed.
- Who stars in The Call of the Mountain?
- The Call of the Mountain stars Arne Næss, Vandana Shiva, Harold Glasser, Helena Norberg-Hodge, George Sessions, Jan van Boeckel.
- How long is The Call of the Mountain?
- The Call of the Mountain has a runtime of 51m (51 minutes).
- What genre is The Call of the Mountain?
- The Call of the Mountain is a Documentary film.
- Where was The Call of the Mountain produced?
- The Call of the Mountain was produced in Netherlands.
- What are the themes of The Call of the Mountain?
- The themes of The Call of the Mountain include: Plant Kingdom: Hidden Life.