The Companions Of The Void

The Companions Of The Void (1989)

10.0 50 min Movie
Documentary

"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.

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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 Roger Canac Self
Lionel Wibault Lionel Wibault Self
Roland Marie Roland Marie Self
Jean-Paul Vion Jean-Paul Vion Self
Agnès Ducroz Agnès Ducroz Self
René Tournier René Tournier Self
Joël Vincent Joël Vincent Self
Guy Martin Guy Martin Self

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