The Companions Of The Void
Les Compagnons Du Vide1989
- Claude Andrieux,Gilles Chappaz
- 50m
- October 21, 1989 · France
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.
Details
- Status
- Released
- Release date
- October 21, 1989
- Original language
- French
- Spoken languages
- French
- Countries
- France
- Production
- FR3
- Cast
- Patrick Berhault,Sylviane Tavernier,Philippe Vacher,Pierre Rousseau,Jean-Paul Vion,Agnès Ducroz,René Tournier,Guy Martin,Paul Minthe,Denis Ducrozand 5 more
- Director
- Claude Andrieux,Gilles Chappaz
- Budget
- Not recorded
- Revenue
- Not recorded
- Homepage
- Official site
- IMDb
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