Documental Movies

The climbing of the Fiamma, the famous rock needle in the Bergell, with minimal equipment and technique. A must for lovers of mountain sports. A...

Filmed in the Colorado Rockies, this film portrays the dangerous sport of mountain climbing and shows special equipment needed, together with its...

A pretty feature of life at the Handeck Inn on the renowned Grimsel route.

1905, cinematography by Frank Ormiston-Smith.

1909, cinematography by Frank Ormiston-Smith.

1924, produced by Frederick Burlingham.

Released on July 27th, 1919.

Susana recalls some of the most painful losses of her life and the inexplicable experiences that accompanied them. Through an intimate and moving...

The chief event of the day at Grimsel Hospice.

1920 travelogue.

1904, cinematography by Frank Ormiston-Smith.

Released in 1922.

1909, cinematography by Frank Ormiston-Smith.

Several bouts are shown in this picture, and as the contestants frequently lift each other into mid air, and then throw, the effect is exciting and...

Mountain climbing with all its thrills near Lake O'Hara in Yoho National Park, British Columbia. The film begins on a busy street in Toronto with...

Produced by Olympic Productions, the film shows an adventurous band of climbers making their successful assault on the heights of Mount Bulyea in the...

Released on March 25, 1918. Produced by Burton Holmes.

Showing the peasants in their quaint costumes, which are only donned on Sundays and Festivals.

A record of the ascent of the Jungfrau by Frederick Burlingham accompanied by four mountain guides. The film starts with panoramics of the Eiger...

Produced by Burton Holmes. Released on April 13th, 1919.