La valanga azzurra (2024)

La valanga azzurra (2024) poster

“La Valanga Azzurra” traces the unparalleled journey of the Italian national alpine skiing team of the 1970s, led by the legendary coach Mario Cotelli and spearheaded by champions like Gustav Thöni and Piero Gros. Through victories that rewrote the history of Italian sports, such as the conquest of five World Cups and numerous medals across the Olympics and World Championships, the documentary celebrates internal rivalries, contrasting personalities, and the sacrifices that made this team invincible. The previously unseen testimonies of the protagonists, intertwined with the narration of Giovanni Veronesi, who, in this context, reveals his past as an aspiring champion, bring to life the unique saga of a sporting cyclone, from its glorious beginnings to its inevitable decline.

Director: Giovanni Veronesi
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 94 min
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Cast

Screenplay

Cinematography: Dimitri Chechi
Editing: Riccardo Giannetti
Production: Fandango, Istituto Luce Cinecittà, Rai Documentari, IDM Film Commission Südtirol
Country: Italy
Language: Italiano
Original Language: it
More Films by Director: Giovanni Veronesi
More Films in Genre: Documentary

Frequently Asked Questions

What is La valanga azzurra about?
“La Valanga Azzurra” traces the unparalleled journey of the Italian national alpine skiing team of the 1970s, led by the legendary coach Mario Cotelli and spearheaded by champions like Gustav Thöni and Piero Gros. Through victories that rewrote the history of Italian sports, such as the conquest of five World Cups and numerous medals across the Olympics and World Championships, the documentary celebrates internal rivalries, contrasting personalities, and the sacrifices that made this team invincible. The previously unseen testimonies of the protagonists, intertwined with the narration of Giovanni Veronesi, who, in this context, reveals his past as an aspiring champion, bring to life the unique saga of a sporting cyclone, from its glorious beginnings to its inevitable decline.
Who directed La valanga azzurra?
La valanga azzurra was directed by Giovanni Veronesi.
Who stars in La valanga azzurra?
La valanga azzurra stars Gustav Thöni, Piero Gros, Paolo De Chiesa, Ingemar Stenmark.
How long is La valanga azzurra?
La valanga azzurra has a runtime of 1h 34m (94 minutes).
What genre is La valanga azzurra?
La valanga azzurra is a Documentary film.
Where was La valanga azzurra produced?
La valanga azzurra was produced in Italy.