The Holy Mountain with Leni Riefenstahl: DVD Cover

    The Holy Mountain
    a.k.a. Der heilige Berg Director: Arnold Fanck Cast: Leni Riefenstahl, Luis Trenker, Ernst Petersen

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    • DVD Release Date: 08/12/2003
    • Original Release: 1926
    • Rating: Not Rated
    • Sales Rank: 40,792

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    Interview footage of Leni Reifenstahl and co-star Louis Trenker (excerpted from the documentary The Wonderful Horrible Life of Leni Riefenstahl)

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    Scene Index

    Side #1 --
    1. Opening Titles [8:59]
    2. Two Friends From the Mountain [5:53]
    3. After the Performance [5:19]
    4. Diotima's Ascent [11:28]
    5. At His Home [6:07]
    6. Winter Sports [8:23]
    7. The Long-Distance Run [10:01]
    8. The Finish Line [2:16]
    9. The Dreadful North Face [5:54]
    10. An Imposing Challenge [9:07]
    11. Turmoil! [7:07]
    12. A Plea for Help [4:40]
    13. The Deed [4:23]
    14. The Rescue Patrol [5:29]
    15. His World [5:06]
    16. The Message [5:06]

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    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, All Movie Guide All Movie Guide

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