The Mountain ( Der Berg )

The Mountain (DVD) (*)

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Original Title: Der Berg
Screened, competed or awarded at:
Berlin International Film Festival

Language Selections:
English ( Subtitles )
French ( Dolby Digital 2.0 )
German ( Dolby Digital 2.0 )
Italian ( Subtitles )

Product Origin/Format:
Germany ( PAL/Region 0 )

Running Time:
98 min + 35 min extras

Aspect Ratio:
Anamorphic Widescreen (1.78:1)

Special Features:
Anamorphic Widescreen
Cast/Crew Interview(s)
Interactive Menu
Making Of
Photo Gallery
Scene Access
Trailer(s)

Movie filmed in 1990 and produced in:
Switzerland ( Germany, Central Europe )

Directed By:
Markus Imhoof

Written By:
Thomas Hürlimann

Actors:
Susanne Lothar ..... Lena
Mathias Gnädinger ..... Manser
Peter Simonischek ..... Kreuzpointner
Agnes Fink ..... Mutter Manser
Jürgen Cziesla ..... Direktor
Adolf Laimböck ..... Oberst
Heinrich Beens ..... Pfarrer
Ingold Wildenauer ..... Eisenbahner
Branko Samarovski ..... Jetzeler (as Branko Samarowsky)
Hans-Rudolf Twerenbold ..... Mann am Stammtisch
Barbara Schneider ..... Freundin
Herbert Müller ..... Fotograf
Marlise Fischer ..... Frau
Hansjörg Schneider ..... 1. Kandidat
Paul Lohr ..... 2. Kandidat
Roy Bosier ..... Steward
Anne-Marie Kuster

Synopsis:

In 1922, a weather observer and his wife (Mathias Gnädinger and Susanne Lothar) lived in a remote cabin high in the Swiss Alps. As this drama begins, they are being joined by a third person, an Austrian (Peter Simonischek) who coveted the job the Swiss man had won in this bleak location. Not only that, but he also has his eyes on the Swiss man's lovely wife. The Austrian has charm, so he wins some hospitality from the couple. The three live together for a little while, but the rivalry between the two men soon erupts with tragic consequences. This drama is based on a true story.

Based on an actual murder which took place in 1922 in the Swiss Alps. A weather observer and his wife were killed in their mountain cabin, by her husband's rival for the post.

Based on an actual account, this is the story of the rivalry between a weatherman living in the Swiss Alps and a charming Austrian intruder who vies for his job as well as his wife.

This product was added to our catalog on Wednesday 14 October, 2009.