Agassizhorn: Mountain of Shame (2018)
In the Bernese Alps, the Agassizhorn peak memorialises Louis Agassiz – a controversial 19th-century scientist, who not only named the mountain after himself, but who claimed he had discovered the Ice Age and went on to become one of the century's most virulent, most influential racists.
Director: David Henzen
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 27 min
Release Date: December 5, 2018
Cast
- Hans Fässler - Himself
- Lukas Preiswerk - Himself
Production: Lichtgarage
Country: Switzerland
Language: Deutsch
Budget: $5,000
Original Language: de
Keywords
photography, switzerland, slavery, colonialism, alps mountains, swiss alps, mountaineering, post-colonial, agassizhorn, louis agassiz, swiss colonialism
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Agassizhorn: Mountain of Shame about?
- In the Bernese Alps, the Agassizhorn peak memorialises Louis Agassiz – a controversial 19th-century scientist, who not only named the mountain after himself, but who claimed he had discovered the Ice Age and went on to become one of the century's most virulent, most influential racists.
- Who directed Agassizhorn: Mountain of Shame?
- Agassizhorn: Mountain of Shame was directed by David Henzen.
- Who stars in Agassizhorn: Mountain of Shame?
- Agassizhorn: Mountain of Shame stars Hans Fässler, Lukas Preiswerk.
- How long is Agassizhorn: Mountain of Shame?
- Agassizhorn: Mountain of Shame has a runtime of 27m (27 minutes).
- What genre is Agassizhorn: Mountain of Shame?
- Agassizhorn: Mountain of Shame is a Documentary film.
- What is the budget of Agassizhorn: Mountain of Shame?
- Agassizhorn: Mountain of Shame had a budget of $5,000.
- Where was Agassizhorn: Mountain of Shame produced?
- Agassizhorn: Mountain of Shame was produced in Switzerland.