La Traversée du Grépon (1923)

La Traversée du Grépon (1923) poster

In 1923, André Sauvage produced his first film La Traversée du Grépon. Dedicated to mountaineering in the Mont Blanc massif, this documentary is a performance that earned him the recognition of his peers. André Sauvage and his companions decide to climb the Grépon, the best known of the Aiguilles de Chamonix, in the Mont Blanc Massif. Early in the morning, they cross the Mer de Glace, climb rocky peaks, abseil summits, cross crevasses, snowfields and long seracs. After sixteen hours of effort, the climbers return to the refuge. With his camera, Sauvage documents the difficult undertaking, also showing his strong passion for the mountains. "The deepest perception of mountains begins where intelligence ends." (A. Sauvage). Two long versions of the film have disappeared, one of 90 and the other of 51 minutes and only eight minutes are preserved.

Director: André Sauvage
Runtime: 8 min
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Production: Mondial Films
Country: France
Language: No Language
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Keywords

chamonix, alpinism, alpes, mountain pioneer

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is La Traversée du Grépon about?
In 1923, André Sauvage produced his first film La Traversée du Grépon. Dedicated to mountaineering in the Mont Blanc massif, this documentary is a performance that earned him the recognition of his peers. André Sauvage and his companions decide to climb the Grépon, the best known of the Aiguilles de Chamonix, in the Mont Blanc Massif. Early in the morning, they cross the Mer de Glace, climb rocky peaks, abseil summits, cross crevasses, snowfields and long seracs. After sixteen hours of effort, the climbers return to the refuge. With his camera, Sauvage documents the difficult undertaking, also showing his strong passion for the mountains. "The deepest perception of mountains begins where intelligence ends." (A. Sauvage). Two long versions of the film have disappeared, one of 90 and the other of 51 minutes and only eight minutes are preserved.
Who directed La Traversée du Grépon?
La Traversée du Grépon was directed by André Sauvage.
Who stars in La Traversée du Grépon?
La Traversée du Grépon stars Gustave-Alfred Couttet, André Sauvage, Luc Couttet, Jean Tedesco.
How long is La Traversée du Grépon?
La Traversée du Grépon has a runtime of 8m (8 minutes).
Where was La Traversée du Grépon produced?
La Traversée du Grépon was produced in France.