The Sphinx (2011)

The film in a charming and original way compares the first ascent to the first free-climb ascent of the Face of Sphinx, located in the most prominent part of the North Face Triglav. The aesthetic and breathtaking footage present beautiful and powerful environment of the Slovenian national symbol, with the mystical Sphinx at the forefront and all four protagonists of the two crucial ascents, which are separated by a period of three decades. The central story tells us that the Sphinx does not want that the climbers to solve her riddle, taken from her famous question: 'Who walks in the morning on four, at moon on two and in the evening on three (legs)?'

Director: Vojko Anzeljc, Gregor Kresal
Genre: Adventure, Documentary, Mystery
Runtime: 71 min
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Cast

Screenplay

Music: Tomaž O. Rous
Cinematography: Matej Križnik
Production: Studio Kerozin, Mangart, SfingaPro, Produkcija Viharnik
Country: Slovenia
Language: Slovenščina
Original Language: sl

Themes

Journey to the Summit and Mountaineering Adventures

Keywords

alpinism

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is The Sphinx about?
The film in a charming and original way compares the first ascent to the first free-climb ascent of the Face of Sphinx, located in the most prominent part of the North Face Triglav. The aesthetic and breathtaking footage present beautiful and powerful environment of the Slovenian national symbol, with the mystical Sphinx at the forefront and all four protagonists of the two crucial ascents, which are separated by a period of three decades. The central story tells us that the Sphinx does not want that the climbers to solve her riddle, taken from her famous question: 'Who walks in the morning on four, at moon on two and in the evening on three (legs)?'
Who directed The Sphinx?
The Sphinx was directed by Vojko Anzeljc, Gregor Kresal.
Who stars in The Sphinx?
The Sphinx stars Gregor Kresal.
How long is The Sphinx?
The Sphinx has a runtime of 1h 11m (71 minutes).
What genre is The Sphinx?
The Sphinx is a Adventure, Documentary, Mystery film.
Where was The Sphinx produced?
The Sphinx was produced in Slovenia.
What are the themes of The Sphinx?
The themes of The Sphinx include: Journey to the Summit and Mountaineering Adventures.