Die große Ekstase des Bildschnitzers Steiner (The Great Ecstasy of Woodcarver Steiner) (1975)
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In this documentary, the dramatic ski-jumping exploits of Walter Steiner are explored, along with his life-story and the philosophy which motivates him. Steiner is a Swiss woodcarver who experiences something resembling bliss in the confrontation with fear which is a feature of ski-jumping. One… More In this documentary, the dramatic ski-jumping exploits of Walter Steiner are explored, along with his life-story and the philosophy which motivates him. Steiner is a Swiss woodcarver who experiences something resembling bliss in the confrontation with fear which is a feature of ski-jumping. One highlight of the film is its slow-motion footage of jumping. ~ Clarke Fountain, Rovi
- Directed By
- Werner Herzog
- Written By
- Werner Herzog
- Genres
- Documentary, Art House & International, Sports & Fitness, Special Interest
Unrated,
- In Theaters
- Jan 1, 1974 Wide
- Studio
- Contemporary Films Ltd
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