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The Fight for the Matterhorn

1934·Movie
1h 19min
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High energy, no humor.

Energy

Tense and spectacular

Builds slowly, so the intensity comes in waves.

  • Tension8
  • Spectacle7
  • Adrenaline6

Heart

Nostalgic and wondrous

  • Nostalgia8
  • Wonder7
  • Pathos6

Humor

Serious throughout

  • Wit & Wordplay2
  • Situational Comedy0
  • Physical Comedy0

World

History, sports, and a real life story

Lived-in and easy to get lost in.

  • World Immersion8
  • Novelty6
  • Rewatchability5

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

  • Direction7
  • Acting6
  • Narrative Structure6

Style

Standout cinematography

  • Cinematography8
  • Music Composition6
  • Visual Stylization6

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About

Sounded version of the 1928 film 'Der Kampf ums Matterhorn'. The added sound track included music composed by Schmidt-Boelckeb and dubbed dialogs by different actors. This version is slightly shorter than the silent film due to the disappearance of the movie titles. The story, based on the novel by Carl Haensel recreates the struggle between Edward Whymper and Jean-Antoine Carrel for the first successful ascent of the Matterhorn in 1865. In 1938 two new versions of the movie were filmed under the direction of Luis Trenker, who acted again in the role of Carrel. One version was shot in German (Der Berg ruft) and the other in English (The Challenge).
Classic Mountaineering DramaHistorical BiopicStunning Alpine CinematographyEarly Sound Film HybridRivalry and ObsessionMan vs. NatureNostalgic AdventureGerman Cinema HeritageVisual SpectacleSlow-Burn Tension

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How long is The Fight for the Matterhorn?

1 h 19 min

The Fight for the Matterhorn runs 1 h 19 min.

Is The Fight for the Matterhorn based on a true story?

Yes. It's based on real events or a real person's life.

What language is The Fight for the Matterhorn in?

German

It was made in German. Produced in Germany.