The Companions Of The Void

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The Companions Of The Void (1989)

Directed by Claude Andrieux, Gilles Chappaz

Documentary · 50m

"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 Self Denis Ducroz Self Sylviane Tavernier Self Patrick Berhault Self
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Roger Canac Self
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Lionel Wibault Self
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Roland Marie Self
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Jean-Paul Vion Self
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Agnès Ducroz Self
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René Tournier Self
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Joël Vincent Self
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Guy Martin Self

Crew

Director
Claude Andrieux, Gilles Chappaz
Writer
Claude Andrieux, Gilles Chappaz

Details

Original title
Les Compagnons Du Vide
Release date
1989-10-21
Runtime
50m
Genres
Documentary
Original language
FR
Spoken languages
French
Countries
France
Production
FR3