Movie Description
Ski-Flying
(1956)Overview
Hans Thirring, a theoretical physicist at the University of Vienna, is skiing down a mountain slope wearing cape-like attire. The cape, designed by Thirring and called the Thirring mantel, is made of parachute silk and acts somewhat like a parachute to provide its wearer reduced speed while shushing down the slopes. But it also provides lift so that the skier is lighter on his skis, almost weightless. This "flight" somewhat mimics the experience felt by those participating in the relatively new sport of ski-flying (also known as ski jumping), which must have exacting conditions (i.e. little wind, hard packed snow) to ensure safety. Even in ideal conditions, ski-flying is a dangerous sport, especially if the landing is not executed properly.
Featured Crew
- Director : Heinz Scheiderbauer
- Producer : Earle Luby
- Editor : Stan Russell
- Cast : André Baruch,Hans Thirring
Cast
Narrator (voice)
Himself
Recommendations
Facts
Original TitleSki-Flying
Status Released
Release Information
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1956-02-17
Original LanguageEnglish
Runtime 00h 08m
Production CompaniesRKO Radio Pictures
Genres
- Documentary