Swiss ski symphony = Schweizer ski-symphonie | ACMI collection

Scenes of skiing of all kinds are carefully edited to synchronise with a symphonic piece played by a full orchestra. Photography by Josef Dahinden and music by Jean Daetwyler. No commentary.

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Credits

Duration

00:13:14:00

Production places

Switzerland

Production dates

Collection metadata

ACMI Identifier

010494

Subject categories

Documentary

Hobbies, Recreation & Sport → Ski jumping

Hobbies, Recreation & Sport → Ski racing

Hobbies, Recreation & Sport → Skiers

Hobbies, Recreation & Sport → Skis and skiing

Hobbies, Recreation & Sport → Winter sports

Short films

Short films → Short films - Switzerland

Sound/audio

Sound

Colour

Holdings

16mm film; Access Print (Section 1)

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