Comrades under Edelweiss
Originally released in 1943. Comrades under Edelweiss is a documentary film. directed by Wolfgang Gorter.
Starring Hans Ertl
Synopsis
This rare documentary was filmed with the participation and personal camera of Wolfgang Gorther, a German military cinematographer of the 1st mining division, who participated in the legendary ascent of Elbrus on the night of August 21, 1942. From the beginning of the Second World War and the last international winter sports week in Garmisch-Partenkirchen follows the invasion of the German troops into the Soviet Union: Dnieper, Zaporozhy, Kharkov, Rostov-on-Don, Nogaean Steppe, Caucasus – fighting at 50 degrees below zero, military expedition into the world of ice and snow; – ascent of mountain arrows and subsequent hoisting of flags on the Elbrus at an altitude of 5,633 meters.
Quick Facts
Release Date
January 2, 1943
83 years ago
Runtime
1h 30m
90 minutes total
User Rating
7.5/10
Great (2 votes)
Language
German
Original language
Country
Germany
Production
Director
Top Cast
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- DE
Production Companies
- VZ-Handelsgesellschaft
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Comrades under Edelweiss about?
This rare documentary was filmed with the participation and personal camera of Wolfgang Gorther, a German military cinematographer of the 1st mining division, who participated in the legendary asce...
Who directed Comrades under Edelweiss?
Comrades under Edelweiss was directed by Wolfgang Gorter.
How long is Comrades under Edelweiss?
Comrades under Edelweiss has a runtime of 1 hours and 30 minutes (90 minutes total).
When was Comrades under Edelweiss released?
Comrades under Edelweiss was released on January 2, 1943 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Comrades under Edelweiss?
The main cast of Comrades under Edelweiss includes Hans Ertl.