Alps Movies

Frank Ormiston-Smith, the pioneer mountaineering photograher and filmmaker, filmed in 1906 the ascent to several towers in the Cinque Torri area in...

1924, produced by Frederick Burlingham.

1902, cinematography by Frank Ormiston-Smith

1924, produced by Frederick Burlingham.

Klettern im Eis is an instructional documentary about ice climbing produced in 1945 by filmaker and producer Theo von Hörmann, producer of the...

1902, cinematography by Frank Ormiston-Smith

A rock climbing in the Bavarian Allgäu Alps in Germany. The camera follows two mountaineers on a climb. We see all stages of the ascent, from...

No Comment portrays the top climbers and young talents of the scene in both bouldering and route climbing with spectacular cinematography. It doesn't...

"A rock climbing traverse in the Gastlosen Massif. Arrival of the train to Saanenmöser, three men walk to reach the wall. Crossing the rock face...

That of the Gran Sasso and Laga mountains, in the heart of the Abruzzo Apennines, is a particular story. Exploited beyond all limits for grazing,...

Jeunes Montagnards is a documentary about alpinism that takes place on the Aiguilles Du Diable. It was produced in 1945.

Much nerve is required by those who participate in this sport as some of the curves of the course are most acute and dangerous, especially at the...

1902, cinematography by Frank Ormiston-Smith

Early in the alpine season of 2024, all-round climber Freja Shannon suffers a serious fall on the North Face of Les Droites in the French Alps,...

Released in July of 1902. Produced by William Nicholas Selig.

This short film shows an alpine march of the young fascists of the federal command of Belluno to the Mario Vazzoler refuge. From there, a group of...

1907, cinematography by Frank Ormiston-Smith.

The ascent of the Wetterhorn by Frank Ormiston-Smith accompanied by the guide Christian Bergener, Rev. H. J. Heard, Mr. E Burchell-Rodway from the...

Released in February of 1921. Produced by Frederick Burlingham.

Moving between family life, alpine pursuits, and memories of a lifetime spent chasing human flight, the film follows a father, designer, and master...