Das weiße Stadion (1928)
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A documentary-style film follows competitors and spectators on their journey by rail to St. Moritz for the winter games.
The story
After views of a mist-shrouded valley, competitors and spectators travel by the Rhaetian Railway to St. Moritz. The film then shows the Engadine peaks and athletes skiing at high altitude. In the valley, the athletes prepare for the games, with some sequences in slow motion, and display new equipment such as a ski-boot binding.
Full plot (contains spoilers)
After idyllic views of the mist-shrouded valley, Arnold Fanck shows competitors and spectators being transported by the Rhaetian Railway and arriving in St. Moritz. This is followed by views of the peaks of the Engadine range, Piz Bernina, and Piz Palü. After showing the serene mountain summits, Fanck shows athletes skiing at high altitude wearing nothing but underpants. In the valley, the athletes prepare feverishly (some sequences are in slow motion) and display technological innovations, such as this new ski-boot binding. The opening day of the games arrives, with a parade of competitors from the twenty-five participating countries passing before a small number of spectators. Then the competitions follow one after another, including ski jöring.
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