The Grépon Traverse
Apr 20, 1923 · 8m
Director
André SauvageOverview
In 1923, André Sauvage produced his first film La Traversée du Grépon. Dedicated to mountaineering in the Mont Blanc massif, this documentary is a performance that earned him the recognition of his peers. André Sauvage and his companions decide to climb the Grépon, the best known of the Aiguilles de Chamonix, in the Mont Blanc Massif. Early in the morning, they cross the Mer de Glace, climb rocky peaks, abseil summits, cross crevasses, snowfields and long seracs. After sixteen hours of effort, the climbers return to the refuge. With his camera, Sauvage documents the difficult undertaking, also showing his strong passion for the mountains. "The deepest perception of mountains begins where intelligence ends." (A. Sauvage). Two long versions of the film have disappeared, one of 90 and the other of 51 minutes and only eight minutes are preserved.
Cast of The Grépon Traverse
Crew of The Grépon Traverse
About The Grépon Traverse
What is The Grépon Traverse about?
In 1923, André Sauvage produced his first film La Traversée du Grépon. Dedicated to mountaineering in the Mont Blanc massif, this documentary is a performance that earned him the recognition of his peers. André Sauvage and his companions decide to climb the Grépon, the best known of the Aiguilles de Chamonix, in the Mont Blanc Massif. Early in the morning, they cross the Mer de Glace, climb…
When was The Grépon Traverse released?
The Grépon Traverse was released on April 20, 1923.
How long is The Grépon Traverse?
The Grépon Traverse runs 8 minutes.
Who directed The Grépon Traverse?
The Grépon Traverse was directed by André Sauvage.
Who is in the cast of The Grépon Traverse?
The cast of The Grépon Traverse includes Gustave-Alfred Couttet (Self), André Sauvage (Self), Luc Couttet (Self), Jean Tedesco (Self) and Gaston Chelle (Self).