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The Companions Of The Void

1989 · 50m · Documentary

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Overview

"Les Compagnons Du Vide" (The Companions of the Void) is a documentary made in 1989 by Claude Andrieux and Gilles Chappaz, broadcast in two parts on the FR3 program "Montagne." The film explores the history of the mountain guide profession through portraits of mountain guides, showcasing the diversity of this high-risk occupation. It also delves into the intimate relationship between the climbing team and the client, using the example of prestigious guides. The documentary follows these teams on major climbs around Chamonix, on Mont Blanc, and on La Meije in the Écrins massif.

Cast

Jean-Franck Charlet

Jean-Franck Charlet

Self

Denis Ducroz

Denis Ducroz

Self

Sylviane Tavernier

Sylviane Tavernier

Self

Patrick Berhault

Patrick Berhault

Self

Roger Canac

Self

Lionel Wibault

Self

Roland Marie

Self

Jean-Paul Vion

Self

Agnès Ducroz

Self

René Tournier

Self

Joël Vincent

Self

Guy Martin

Self

Paul Minthe

Paul Minthe

Self (archive footage)

Pierre Rousseau

Pierre Rousseau

Self (archive footage)

Philippe Vacher

Self (arcive footage)

Crew

Media

Details

Release date
October 21, 1989
Status
Released
Original language
French
Runtime
50m
Genres
Documentary

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