Mountains on Fire (1931)

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Two of Germany's best and busiest directors collaborated on Berge in Flammen (Mountain in Flames). The storyline should be of interest to pro-ecologists, inasmuch as the directors take to task the warmongers of the world for despoiling the natural beauties of the European mountain ranges with their shell-fire. The final outrage occurs during a battle between the Austrians and the Italians in the Dolomites, culminating with the destruction of an entire mountain (hence the film's title). The harrowing images on screen were complemented perfectly by the musical score of Giuseppe Beece. Also known as The Doomed Batallion, Berge in Flammen was filmed in three different languages -- German, English, French -- for a total cost of $150,000.

Director: Karl Hartl, Luis Trenker
Genre: Drama, War
Runtime: 94 min
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Cast

Screenplay

Music: Giuseppe Becce
Cinematography: Giovanni Vitrotti, Siegfried Weinmann
Production: Les Films Marcel Vandal et Charles Delac
Country: Germany, France
Language: Deutsch, Italiano
Original Language: de

Themes

The Horror of War and Humanity

Keywords

world war i, alps mountains

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Mountains on Fire about?
Two of Germany's best and busiest directors collaborated on Berge in Flammen (Mountain in Flames). The storyline should be of interest to pro-ecologists, inasmuch as the directors take to task the warmongers of the world for despoiling the natural beauties of the European mountain ranges with their shell-fire. The final outrage occurs during a battle between the Austrians and the Italians in the Dolomites, culminating with the destruction of an entire mountain (hence the film's title). The harrowing images on screen were complemented perfectly by the musical score of Giuseppe Beece. Also known as The Doomed Batallion, Berge in Flammen was filmed in three different languages -- German, English, French -- for a total cost of $150,000.
Who directed Mountains on Fire?
Mountains on Fire was directed by Karl Hartl, Luis Trenker.
Who stars in Mountains on Fire?
Mountains on Fire stars Luis Trenker, Lissy Arna, Claus Clausen, Michael von Newlinsky, Paul Graetz, Luigi Serventi.
How long is Mountains on Fire?
Mountains on Fire has a runtime of 1h 34m (94 minutes).
What genre is Mountains on Fire?
Mountains on Fire is a Drama, War film.
Where was Mountains on Fire produced?
Mountains on Fire was produced in Germany, France.
What are the themes of Mountains on Fire?
The themes of Mountains on Fire include: The Horror of War and Humanity.