The Alps

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8.3

BANGER

★8.3TMDB · 3

Documentary

Synopsis

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The Alps – wild mountains, extreme lives, but also a magical world. This majestic mountain range connects eight countries and reaches heights of up to 4,000 metres above sea level. At a length of 1,200 kilometres, the Alps form both a connecting bridge between western and eastern Europe and a high barrier between southern and central Europe. The mountains act as a mighty water reservoir and continental watershed, feeding innumerable rivers that flow into three different oceans. Their highest peak, Mont Blanc, is surrounded by long, soaring mountains with ice-covered slopes. These great summits are just one reason the so-called “Roof of Europe” continues to fascinate – across the continent and around the world. The incredible diversity of landscapes, flora and fauna makes the Alps a unique natural treasure at the heart of Europe.

“Some stories are better left unspoiled.”

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Credits

Behind the camera

Director: Otmar Penker
Writers: Klaus Feichtenberger
Languages: German, English, French
Countries: Austria

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ERA

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Released 6 years ago.

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WORLD

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Dialogue crosses 3 languages: German, English, French.

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3 / 7

RUNTIME

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Lean credit list — fewer than 30 people officially credited.

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4 / 7

DIRECTOR

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Directed by Otmar Penker, shot by Otmar Penker. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.

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DIRECTOR

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Original score by Manfred Plessl. Worth a dedicated listen after — most great films lose half their impact without the score.

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DIRECTOR

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Editor Otmar Penker shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.

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7 / 7

WILD

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Only 3 TMDB ratings — you're getting ahead of the curve on this one.

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Otmar Penker directs. Otmar Penker behind the camera. Manfred Plessl scores. Otmar Penker cuts. Produced in Austria. Dialogue in German, English, French.

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1Released 6 years ago.
2Dialogue crosses 3 languages: German, English, French.
3Lean credit list — fewer than 30 people officially credited.
4Directed by Otmar Penker, shot by Otmar Penker. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.
5Original score by Manfred Plessl. Worth a dedicated listen after — most great films lose half their impact without the score.
6Editor Otmar Penker shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.
7Only 3 TMDB ratings — you're getting ahead of the curve on this one.
8Classified under 9 themes, including "wildlife", "struggle for survival", "alps mountains", "nature documentary".