The Holy Mountain

MOVIE DESCRIPTION:

Leni Riefenstahl made her film debut in this "mountain film" by writer/director Arnold Fanck, and went on to appear in five more under his direction. In Der Heilige Berg she plays the professional dancer Diotima who finds herself the apex of a love triangle when she is pursued by two mountain climbers, Vigo (Ernst Petersen) and his unnamed older friend (Luis Trenker). Diotima is drawn to the elder climber but can't refrain from encouraging Vigo's attentions as well in a spirited skiing session. She has a moment of intimacy with Vigo, and when the friend sees them together he angrily challenges Vigo to a dangerous climbing tour. During the trek he causes Vigo to fall but repents and rescues him. Both men, however, soon become lost in the mountains, and they perish before Diotima and the rescue team can reach them. ~ Nicole Gagne, Rovi

DVD FEATURES:

• Number of Discs: 1
• Audio: Silent
• Aspect Ratio: 1.33:1 (Pre-1954 Standard)
• Subtitle: Eng
• Features:
  • Interview footage of Leni Reifenstahl and co-star Louis Trenker (excerpted from the documentary The Wonderful Horrible Life of Leni Riefenstahl)

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:

• Cast:

  
       Leni Riefenstahl - Diotima
       Luis Trenker - Vigo's Friend
       Ernst Petersen - Vigo

• Director:

  Arnold Fanck

• Screenwriter:

  Hans Schneeberger, Arnold Fanck

• Cinematographer:

  Hans Schneeberger, Arnold Fanck, Sepp Allgeier, Helmar Lerski

• Set Designer:

  Leopold Blonder