Joseph Tairraz
Self (archive footage)
For a century and a half, mountain images by their beauty have largely gained from its influence, its frequentation and its development. But they are also a tool in the service of science, fixing the transformation of landscapes, habitats... Over 150 years, the Tairraz dynasty photographed the mountain. Four generations of photographers have magnified the Mont-Blanc massif. From the first photograph taken at the summit of Mont-Blanc in 1861 to the present day, this art is at the origin of many mountaineering vocations and has largely contributed to the tourist development of these formerly ignored valleys. Here is the wonderful story of a dynasty of photographers, the Tairraz, which stretches from 1861 to the dawn of the 2000s.
Director
Writer
Stories We Tell
2012
Bambi: A Tale of Life in the Woods
2024
The Alpinist
2021
Seasons
2016
Dolphin Reef
2018
Chronos
1985
The Salt of the Earth
2014
14 Peaks: Nothing Is Impossible
2021
Mountain
2017
The Beaches of Agnès
2008
Elephant
2020
Ashes and Snow
2005
The Velvet Queen
2021
Meru
2015
The Class of ‘92
2013