The Companions Of The Void
The Companions Of The Void

The Companions Of The Void

October 21, 1989 | 50 min

"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.

Genres

Documentary

Cast

Naomi Scott

Jean-Franck Charlet

Naomi Scott

Sylviane Tavernier

Naomi Scott

Patrick Berhault

Naomi Scott

Roger Canac

Naomi Scott

Lionel Wibault

Naomi Scott

Roland Marie

Share on social media

More Like This

Eric Escoffier, la Fureur de Vivre
Christophe
Dying for Everest
The Alps - Climb of Your Life
Best Of E.O.F.T. No. 8
Miracle on Everest
Killerslope
Cloudwalker
Jurek
Cerro Torre: A Snowball's Chance in Hell
Accidental Climber
Les Lumières de Vallot
Mister Karim
Touching the Void
Little Karim
Opera Vertical
Oversand
Stars at Noon
In the Shadow of Karakorum
Baquet's Comeback