With Sven Hedin Across the Deserts of Asia
Dec 26, 1928 · 1h 16m
Director
Rudolf Biebrach, Paul LieberenzOverview
In 1927/8, the cameraman Paul Lieberenz accompanied the Swedish researcher Sven Hedin on an expedition through Inner Asia from Beijing to Urumqi. Lufthansa was planning to launch a direct flight from Berlin to Beijing; meteorological observations had to be made, weather stations had to be built and the land had to be investigated for places that would make appropriate airfields. But the film is less focused on the research carried out by the 27 academics in total than on the caravans, made up of no fewer than 300 camels and numerous helpers, as they make their way with "Faustian drive" (Siegfried Kracauer), through rocky and sandy deserts.
Cast of With Sven Hedin Across the Deserts of Asia
Crew of With Sven Hedin Across the Deserts of Asia
About With Sven Hedin Across the Deserts of Asia
What is With Sven Hedin Across the Deserts of Asia about?
In 1927/8, the cameraman Paul Lieberenz accompanied the Swedish researcher Sven Hedin on an expedition through Inner Asia from Beijing to Urumqi. Lufthansa was planning to launch a direct flight from Berlin to Beijing; meteorological observations had to be made, weather stations had to be built and the land had to be investigated for places that would make appropriate airfields. But the film is…
When was With Sven Hedin Across the Deserts of Asia released?
With Sven Hedin Across the Deserts of Asia was released on December 26, 1928.
How long is With Sven Hedin Across the Deserts of Asia?
With Sven Hedin Across the Deserts of Asia runs 1 hour 16 minutes (76 minutes).
Who directed With Sven Hedin Across the Deserts of Asia?
With Sven Hedin Across the Deserts of Asia was directed by Rudolf Biebrach and Paul Lieberenz.
Who is in the cast of With Sven Hedin Across the Deserts of Asia?
The cast of With Sven Hedin Across the Deserts of Asia includes Swen Hedin (himself).