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.
13 min · Documentary · Directed by Stefano Canzio, Gino Millozza
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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.
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