A work in constant progress (and occasional regress).
Release Date:
November 9, 2023
Original Title:
Descendance
Genres:
Documentary
Production Companies:
Legs Of Steel
Production Countries:
Austria
Ratings / Certifications:
N/A
Runtime: 35
Dennis Ranalter is one of the world's most respected freeride skiers, his playful style and technical ability earning him a wide fan base and the widely used moniker: D-RAN. Yet away from a name that showcases his self-assurance on the steep slopes of Austria, Dennis’s struggles with identity run deep. At its heart, the question of race and what it means to be black in a sport that remains predominantly and conspicuously white. Descendance is Dennis’s story, a personal journey of self-exploration that examines his relationship with his own skin color, with those closest to him and all those who share his love of skiing. It’s a journey that takes him from his home valley in Austria to Accra, the capital of Ghana, shining a light on the power of family along the way.
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Animation:
Fabian F. Fuchs
Art Direction:
Fabian F. Fuchs
Cinematography:
Michael Haunschmidt
Mathias Kögel
Co-Director:
Mathias Kögel
Color Grading:
Manuel Portschy
Director:
Michael Haunschmidt
Editor:
Michael Haunschmidt
Mathias Kögel
Executive Producer:
Phil Young
Tobi Reindl
Paddy Graham
Music:
Matthias Müller
Producer:
Daniel Schiessl
Sound Designer:
Matthias Müller
Writer:
Phil Young
Dennis Ranalter
Michael Haunschmidt
Mathias Kögel
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