Symphony on Skis (2017)

Symphony on Skis (2017) poster

An adventurous ski tour of two sisters, who follow the tracks of their father, across the pristine landscape of New Zealand. 30 years ago, Gottlieb Braun-Elwert set out on an un-chartered expedition. He conquered the major glaciers of the Southern Alps and crossed 40km and 4000 vertical meters, from the heart of the South Island to the Pacific in just 18 hours. A route of astonishing beauty, immense freedom, breathtaking vistas and the danger of the uncontainable nature. He called this route “Symphony on Skis”. Now, his daughters Carla, Elke and a small team of adventurers embark on the same adventure. This film is a homage to their late father who found a love and home in New Zealand's Southern Alps.

Director: Carla Braun-Elwert
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 60 min
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Production: Atara Film GmbH
Country: Germany
Language: English, Deutsch
Original Language: en

Keywords

ski

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Symphony on Skis about?
An adventurous ski tour of two sisters, who follow the tracks of their father, across the pristine landscape of New Zealand. 30 years ago, Gottlieb Braun-Elwert set out on an un-chartered expedition. He conquered the major glaciers of the Southern Alps and crossed 40km and 4000 vertical meters, from the heart of the South Island to the Pacific in just 18 hours. A route of astonishing beauty, immense freedom, breathtaking vistas and the danger of the uncontainable nature. He called this route “Symphony on Skis”. Now, his daughters Carla, Elke and a small team of adventurers embark on the same adventure. This film is a homage to their late father who found a love and home in New Zealand's Southern Alps.
Who directed Symphony on Skis?
Symphony on Skis was directed by Carla Braun-Elwert.
Who stars in Symphony on Skis?
Symphony on Skis stars Carla Braun-Elwert, Elke Braun-Elwert.
How long is Symphony on Skis?
Symphony on Skis has a runtime of 1h 0m (60 minutes).
What genre is Symphony on Skis?
Symphony on Skis is a Documentary film.
Where was Symphony on Skis produced?
Symphony on Skis was produced in Germany.