It is about Walter Steiner, a celebrated ski jumper of his era who worked as a carpenter for his full-time occupation.

Showcased is Steiner's quest for a world record in ski flying, as well as the dangers involved in the sport.

"[1] The film includes footage shot in the German towns of Oberstdorf and Garmisch-Partenkirchen, as well as Planica in Yugoslavia (now Slovenia).

The film was made as part of a series for a German television station, which restricted in some ways the content.

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