The Companions Of The Void (1989)
Les Compagnons Du Vide
"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.
- Date of release
- 1989-10-21
- TMDB
- 10.0 / 10 (1)
- Runtime
- 50m
- Genres
- Documentary
- Director
- Claude Andrieux, Gilles Chappaz
Casting
- Jean-Franck Charlet — Self
- Denis Ducroz — Self
- Sylviane Tavernier — Self
- 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
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