Champions on the Snow (1941)

A documentary on the winter activities of the University Fascists, produced by the Central Secretariat of the G.U.F.

• Documentary

A documentary illustrating the mountain sports activities of the university students of the GUF (Gruppi universitari fascisti) in Val Gardena, Madonna di Campiglio and Roccaraso. The film starts with a rock climbing winter ascent to Sasso Lungo (Langkofel). A party of four men make an approach on skis and climb roped from the base of the mountain to the summit. Then the film shows images of different competitions: ski (cross country, slalom, ski jumping), skating (figure, speed) and biathlon. A propaganda film of the Italian fascist regime.

Release date

January 1, 1941

Runtime

13m

Language

Italian

Director

Stefano Canzio, Gino Millozza

Status

Released