Experience the silent mountain film classic Der Heilige Berg-The Holy Mountain as never before. Arnold Fanck's landmark "Bergfilm," Der heilige Berg (The Holy Mountain), has been meticulously restored in stunning 4K resolution. This version features a newly crafted audio experience with enhanced sound effects and a powerful, re-imagined soundtrack.
This 1926 German epic stars Leni Riefenstahl in her acting debut and Luis Trenker, telling a tragic story of love and jealousy set against the breathtaking and dangerous beauty of the Alps.
🎵 New Soundtrack & Creative Commons Music Attribution:
This project features a unique soundtrack with classical pieces played in a novel sequence. Special thanks to the channels that provided the high-quality recordings:
Sarabande by Joel Cummings-Intro
Gustav Holst: The Planets provided by: / @pabnetworkmusic
Done in reverse order to better match the video.
Neptune, the Mystic
Uranus, the Magician
Saturn, the Bringer of Old Age
Jupiter, the Bringer of Jollity
Mercury, the Winged Messenger
Venus, the Bringer of Peace
Mars, the Bringer of War
The ski race:
Richard Wagner: Ride of the Valkyries provided by: / @%eb%b4%84%ec%b2%98%eb%9f%8ctv
The end of the ski race and the tragedy unfolds
Berlioz: Symphonie fantastique Op.14 provided by: / @atm-naokimusic
📖 Luis Trenker & Leni Riefenstahl: Pioneers of Mountain Film
Leni Riefenstahl: Before she became one of the most controversial filmmakers in history for her Nazi propaganda films like Triumph of the Will, Riefenstahl was a dancer and actress. She began her film career after being inspired by a poster for a mountain film and persuading director Arnold Fanck to cast her. Der heilige Berg was her first starring role, which she secured after Fanck saw her photo. During filming, she endured significant physical challenges, including being in avalanches, jumping into icy water, and climbing rocky peaks.
Luis Trenker: A renowned mountaineer, actor, and later director from South Tyrol, Trenker was already a star of the mountain film genre when he acted alongside Riefenstahl. His later life was as dramatic as his films; in 1948, he attempted to sell what he claimed were Eva Braun's diaries, which contained sensational claims about Riefenstahl, leading to a public feud between the two former colleagues.
Other Luis Trenker films on this channel:
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Berge en Flammen: • Berge in Flammen (1931) - German World War...
Der Rebell: • DER REBELL (1933) | Luis Trenker's Rare Mo...
The Son of the white mountains: • Der Sohn der weißen Berge | The Son of the...
🎥 Film Trivia & Background
A Dangerous Shoot: The production began in January 1925 but was delayed due to weather and the hospitalization of three actors. The cast performed many of their own stunts in risky alpine conditions.
Starring the Landscape: The real star of the film is the stunning alpine cinematography. Much of the filming was done in the Upper Engadine region of Switzerland, near Sils-Maria. The crew used heavy, rudimentary equipment to capture breathtaking shots that were revolutionary for 1926.
Costly Classic: With a budget of 1.5 million Reichsmarks, it was one of the most expensive films released by the German studio UFA that year.
Plot: The story is a classic love triangle. The dancer Diotima (Riefenstahl) falls for the mountaineer Karl (Trenker). When Karl's friend Vigo develops feelings for Diotima, a simple misunderstanding leads Karl to invite Vigo on a perilous winter climb of the Santo North face, with tragic consequences.
Film Details:
Original Title: Der heilige Berg
Year: 1926
Director: Arnold Fanck
Cast: Leni Riefenstahl, Luis Trenker, Ernst Petersen
Genre: Mountain Film (Bergfilm), Silent Drama
Restoration Details:
Video: 4K Remaster
Audio: New Sound Design & Effects
Score: Featuring a unique arrangement of works by Holst, Wagner, and Berlioz.
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