The white hell of Pitz Palü

Author

Leni Riefenstahl

Call Number

• DVD FOREIGN FILMS (CEN)

Edition

[Restored version].

Performers

Leni Riefenstahl, Gustav Diessl, Ernst Petersen, Ernst Udet, Otto Spring.

Publication Information

New York : Kino on Video, [2005]

Physical Description

1 videodisc (133 min.) : si., b&w ; 4 3/4 in.

Summary

While enjoying a romantic stay in a remote cabin, Maria and Hans come across the tale of Dr. Krafft, who lost his wife in an avalanche. On the anniversary of her death, Dr. Krafft appears at the cabin and the couple offers to help him in his search.

Notes

DVD, region 1, NTSC.

Originally released as a motion picture in 1929 ; restored and remastered in 1998 by Stiftung Deutsche Kinemathek and Taurus Film in the Federal Archive/Film Archive.

Not rated.

Minimal German dialog; mostly action, no speaking.

Special features: an interview by Sandra Maischberger with Leni Riefenstahl (59 min.); excerpt of the 1935 sound re-issue version; photo gallery.