La Traversée du Grépon
Originally released in 1923. La Traversée du Grépon is a feature film. directed by André Sauvage. At just 8 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Gustave-Alfred Couttet, André Sauvage, and Luc Couttet
Synopsis
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.
Quick Facts
Release Date
April 20, 1923
102 years ago
Runtime
0h 8m
8 minutes total
User Rating
10.0/10
Excellent (1 votes)
Language
XX
Original language
Country
France
Production
Director
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- XX
Production Companies
- Mondial Films
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 ...
Who directed La Traversée du Grépon?
La Traversée du Grépon was directed by André Sauvage.
How long is La Traversée du Grépon?
La Traversée du Grépon has a runtime of 0 hours and 8 minutes (8 minutes total).
When was La Traversée du Grépon released?
La Traversée du Grépon was released on April 20, 1923 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in La Traversée du Grépon?
The main cast of La Traversée du Grépon includes Gustave-Alfred Couttet, André Sauvage, Luc Couttet, Jean Tedesco.