Captain Deasy's Daring Drive, Ascent
Filmed on a mountain railway from Caux to Rochers de Naye, Switzerland. Originally filmed in 68mm. The film was advertised as being available in 'standard Edison gauge' (35mm) at a total length of 620ft, which included both ascent and descent. The surviving combined 35mm footage (from 68mm originals) equals 519ft.
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📋 Film Details
| Year | 1903 |
| Country | Germany |
| Genre | Documentary |
| Director | Emile Lauste |
| Runtime | 1 min. |
| Rating | TMDB: 5.0/10 (1 votes) |
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The film constructs its experience through the relentless forward and upward motion, relying on the static camera mounted on the locomotive as the sole guide. This creates a profound immersive effect, placing the viewer in the passenger seat of history, with the shifting landscape outside the window serving as the only narrative.
What lingers after viewing is a meditative, nearly tactile journey where the rhythm is set by the clatter of wheels on tracks, and the drama lies in the sheer act of ascent. It’s a remarkable document of human and machine conquering the alpine frontier. — MovieFinder Editorial
Director: Emile Lauste
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