Maratona Bianca (1935): cast, story & where to watch

Released in 1935, Maratona Bianca is a documentary film directed by Alessandro Previtera, running about 24 minutes.

What it’s about. Documentary on one of the first editions of the Trofeo Mezzalama, the highest ski mountaineering race in Europe, at more than 4,200 meters above sea level, which takes place on the glaciers of Monte Rosa, from Breuil to Gressoney-La-Trinité, crossing the summits of Castor (4,199 meters) and Nez du Liskamm (4,100 meters). The film recounts the last hours of feverish preparation before the start, the teams preparing for the race linked in ropes, then follows the stages of the competition by following the groups of skiers from a plane. Created in 1933, the Trofeo Mezzalama was contested until 1938, before falling into oblivion during the war. A second version was organized from 1970 to 1973. A third biannual version has been organized since 1997.

Who’s in it. Maratona Bianca stars Giusto Gervasutti as Self, Jean Bich as Self, Paola Wiesinger as Self and Camillo Pellissier as Self, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 10.0/10, Maratona Bianca sits among the best-reviewed titles in the catalogue.

Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Maratona Bianca page.

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