Descendance (2023)
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.
Director: Michael Haunschmidt
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Dennis Ranalter as Self |
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Markus Eder as Additional Athletes |
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Szczepan Karpiel-Bułecka as Additional Athletes |
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Thomas Trifonitchev as Additional Athletes |
| Directing | Michael Haunschmidt | Director |
| Directing | Mathias Kögel | Co-Director |
| Production | Phil Young | Executive Producer |
| Production | Daniel Schiessl | Producer |
| Production | Tobi Reindl | Executive Producer |
| Production | Paddy Graham | Executive Producer |
| Editing | Michael Haunschmidt | Editor |
| Editing | Mathias Kögel | Editor |
| Writing | Phil Young | Writer |
| Writing | Dennis Ranalter | Writer |
| Writing | Michael Haunschmidt | Writer |
| Writing | Mathias Kögel | Writer |
| Art | Fabian F. Fuchs | Art Direction |
| Visual Effects | Fabian F. Fuchs | Animation |
| Sound | Matthias Müller | Sound Designer |
| Sound | Matthias Müller | Music |
| Editing | Manuel Portschy | Color Grading |
| Camera | Michael Haunschmidt | Director of Photography |
| Camera | Mathias Kögel | Director of Photography |
