Alps Movies

Director Damien Roz was twelve years old when he attended a conference by mountaineer Jean-Marie Choffat who told of his passion for the mountains...

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...

The train leaving the Schiedegg station and entering the Eiger tunnel en route for the station Eigerwand.

1902, cinematography by Frank Ormiston-Smith

Travelogue released on August 28th, 1916. Produced by Burton Holmes.

The young engineer Peter and his best friend, the mountain guide Anderl, are passionate mountaineers. When Peter falls in love with Clarissa, the...

Scenes from a series filmed for Charles Urban by mountain expert Frank Ormiston-Smith, including The Battle of the Snow, Ski Jumping in the Alps, and...

En cordée is a documentary about alpinism that takes place in Aiguillette D'argentière. It was directed by Jacques Berr in 1942 and...

"Accident dans les Alpes" is a documentary about alpinism. It was produced in 1908.

A film being photographed from the front of the engine. A grand view of the snow-clad peaks of this fine range of mountains is depicted from an...

1903, cinematography by Frank Ormiston-Smith

1902, cinematography by Frank Ormiston-Smith

Alpinist Michi Wohlleben’s ambition is hard to contain. He performs at the top of his game and is completely enthralled by mountaineering....

1901, cinematography by Frank Ormiston-Smith

Released in 1901

Four men walk accross the upper part of the Mer de Glace Glacier. All they walk unroped and using ice axes as a cane. The shot belongs to a...

1903, cinematography by Frank Ormiston-Smith

Released in 1901

"Cretinetti sulle Alpi" is a drama about alpinism. It was produced in 1909 by Itala-Film. It features André Deed.

Ultra-trail runner Yannick Noël balances pre-dawn work as a baker with elite-level competitions.