Movies and TvShows featuring "alpine-skiing" theme.
The Jump is a reality series which follows twelve celebrities as they take on some of the most challenging and dangerous winter sports in an effort to become crowned the series champion.
Downhill follows a married couple on a family vacation in the Austrian Alps. Their relationship is tested when an avalanche happens, revealing deeper cracks in their marriage.
Follows the adventures of EO, a donkey who explores modern Europe and experiences the ups and downs of life, meeting both kind-hearted individuals and those who bring him pain and suffering.
Barely 22, Franz Klammer finds himself at the “eye of the storm” when he shows up for the men’s downhill competition at the 1976 Winter Olympic Games. Since the previous season the charismatic newcomer has won virtually every race. The pressure from the media and the public and the hopes of an entire nation are off the scales. His sponsor is pushing him to switch equipment right before the competition, the weather is getting steadily worse, and his toughest rivals know that Franz has to do better than just a flawless run. Franz senses that he has to find his own path and that only the love of his life can give him the strength to do that. This is the most important race of his life in which he skis a line that nobody even thought was possible and which will make him to this day a legend in the sport of downhill skiing.
Slalom tells the story of a 15-year-old girl who dreams of becoming a ski champion. As she trains in the French Alps, she faces a series of obstacles including a demanding coach, sexual abuse, and the pressures of competition. This semi-autobiographical drama explores the journey of a young athlete striving for success and dealing with the complexities of adolescence.
Based on a true story, 'The Other Side of the Mountain' follows the life of Jill Kinmont, a talented young skier who becomes paralyzed from the neck down after a tragic skiing accident. Determined to not let her disability define her, Jill overcomes numerous obstacles to become a champion in the sport she loves.
It was a dream of superlatives: to establish a new alpine skiing downhill classic at the foot of the Matterhorn. Sponsors, athletes and fans were on hand, but the weather didn't cooperate. A reflection on the relationship between sports, tourism and climate change.
A young Italian girl living in the Dolomites falls in love with a member of a tourist party skiing on the nearby mountains.
Risk Factor begins with filmmaker Robert Lang expressing confusion about his personal risks and the societal risks that seem to threaten us all. Which risk factors are truly dangerous? And which ones don’t matter? To gain insight, he decides to go on a journey to meet the world’s top risk experts.
With the tank truck of the company British Petroleum (BP), the Bozzetto fuel delivery man crosses mountain roads in winter. Headed to Val d'Isère in Savoie, it faces, night and day, the vagaries of traffic in snowy weather, and penetrates the life of the winter sports resort living to the rhythm of development activities. , sports and tourism: tunnel construction, snow milling machine, cable car, hotel and catering as well as skiing from the peaks to the village (off-piste descent demonstration by Lionel Terray).
After a sports injury, a professional sportsman returns to his hometown and decides to make a comeback in alpine skiing. He reconnects with his childhood friend who is now a sports manager at a ski resort. As they work together to prepare for a ski race, they develop a romantic relationship. Will their love and his sporting comeback be successful?
Freeride, Freestyle and Alpine racing united! Legs of Steel presents the multi-discipline ski film 'Same Difference’. True to the credo –‘a film about skiers’, this documentary will provides a one-of-a-kind view into skiing’s diversity. Follow Alpine race legend Felix Neureuther through a testing competitive season full of ultimate highs and lows. Take a ride with Fabian Lentsch, Bene Mayr & Sven Kueenle as they venture to the nerve centre of freeride skiing in Alaska, and watch on with anticipation as Freestyler Paddy Graham and his gang attempt to redefine gravity with the biggest jump ever attempted. The start gates and slopes are different and the rewards may seem wildly contrasting, but it’s all just skiing in the end.
See You At The Bottom – The New Zealand Snow Movie is a 20 minute film that has one simple goal in mind: To leave you lusting to get to the mountains. We unveil the unique big mountain experiences on offer in each of New Zealand’s distinctly different ski regions.
Wallis & Edward (2005) follows the captivating love story between King Edward VIII and Wallis Simpson. Set in the 1930s, amidst the turmoil of a looming war, their relationship causes a scandal that shakes the British royal family and the entire nation. This costume drama explores themes of duty, sacrifice, and the price of love.
Follows freeskiers Heitz and Anthamatten as they travel to the world’s high-altitude mountain ranges and attempt to make their distinct mark on those giant peaks, exploring the absolute limit of human possibility.
Warren Miller’s “Future Retro” will revel in 71 years of movie magic - with fresh stories and perspectives from across the globe, heroes from the glory days, and that retro energy keeping the winter dream alive.
From dawn to dusk, a film crew chased storms from Austria to Montenegro, exploring familiar territory and venturing into the unknown. Their goal? Make a stunning ski film.
Fire On The Mountain is a thrilling documentary that delves into the exhilarating world of extreme sports such as snowboarding, surfing, alpine skiing, and more. Through breathtaking footage and inspiring stories, the film showcases the courage and determination of athletes pushing the limits in their pursuit of adrenaline-fueled adventures. Prepare to be captivated by the awe-inspiring combination of skill, risk, and natural beauty that defines these extreme sports.
Professional snowboarder and mountaineer Jeremy Jones has an intimate relationship with the outdoors. It’s his escape, his identity, and his legacy. But over the course of his 45 years in the mountains, he’s seen many things change: more extreme weather, fewer snow days, and economic strain on mountain towns. Motivated by an urge to protect the places he loves, Jeremy sets out on a physical and philosophical journey to find common ground with fellow outdoor people across diverse political backgrounds. He learns their hopes and fears while walking a mile in their shoes on the mountain and in the snow. With intimacy and emotion set against breathtaking backdrops, Purple Mountains navigates America’s divide with a refreshing perspective: even though we may disagree about climate policy, our shared values can unite us