Autour d'un Film de Montagne

Name: Autour d'un Film de Montagne
Genre: Documentary
Released: 1944-01-01
Cast: Yves Furet, Irène Corday, André Le Gall, Maurice Baquet, Jacques Dufilho

1944

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"Autour d'un Film de Montagne" is a 1944 documentary directed by Louis Daquin. This film provides a behind-the-scenes look at the making of "Premier de Cordée," showcasing the challenges of filming in the Mont-Blanc massif.

This documentary captures the cinematographic journey of the film "Premier de Cordée," focusing on the making of the project in 1943. It features a team of seventy people working under the perilous conditions of high-altitude filming, documenting the risks they faced such as falling rocks and glacier crossings.

The film includes insights into the technical difficulties encountered by the crew and actors during production. Notably, six individuals involved in the project sustained injuries, leading to the reassignment of the main role of Pierre from Roger Pigaut to André Le Gall due to a serious fall. This documentary is a fascinating exploration of mountaineering and the film industry in a challenging environment.

This film is quite a find for collectors, especially those interested in the evolution of documentary filmmaking during the era. The scarcity of original prints adds to its allure, as it doesn't pop up often in standard collections. It’s fascinating how it captures a moment in time when filmmaking was as much about overcoming the environment as it was about storytelling, making it a distinctive piece for any serious collector.