Monte Corno - I Thought I Was Flying
"THE FIRST ASCENT TO CORNO GRANDE SUMMIT OF GRAN SASSO OF ITALY (2,912 M ASL) MADE IN 1573 BY FRANCESCO DE MARCHI, A MAN AT SERVICE OF MARGARET OF PARMA (AUSTRIA)"
Released just last year. Monte Corno - I Thought I Was Flying is a documentary film. directed by Luca Cococcetta. At just 71 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Massimo Poggio and Hervé Barmasse
Synopsis
On the 19th of August 1573, Francesco de Marchi climbed the impervious and rocky peak of the Corno Grande, the highest mountain of the Italian Appennin range, accomplishing an epic feat for his time: reaching a peak out of curiosity. He wrote his Chronicle anticipating by 213 years the ascent of Mont Blanc accomplished by Balmat and Paccard on 8 August 1786. 450 years after the feat, the film recounts the climb, narrated by Francesco De Marchi's own words, with spectacular images of the climb among the calcareous rocks of the Corno Grande.
Quick Facts
Release Date
February 17, 2025
11 months ago
Runtime
1h 11m
71 minutes total
User Rating
8.0/10
Excellent (1 votes)
Budget
$145K
Production budget
Language
Italian
Original language
Director
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- IT
- Budget
- $145,000
Production Companies
- Visioni Future
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Monte Corno - I Thought I Was Flying about?
On the 19th of August 1573, Francesco de Marchi climbed the impervious and rocky peak of the Corno Grande, the highest mountain of the Italian Appennin range, accomplishing an epic feat for his tim...
Who directed Monte Corno - I Thought I Was Flying?
Monte Corno - I Thought I Was Flying was directed by Luca Cococcetta.
How long is Monte Corno - I Thought I Was Flying?
Monte Corno - I Thought I Was Flying has a runtime of 1 hours and 11 minutes (71 minutes total).
When was Monte Corno - I Thought I Was Flying released?
Monte Corno - I Thought I Was Flying was released on February 17, 2025 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Monte Corno - I Thought I Was Flying?
The main cast of Monte Corno - I Thought I Was Flying includes Massimo Poggio, Hervé Barmasse.