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The Companions Of The Void (1989)

The Companions Of The Void (1989)

Documentary
Release Date: 1989, October 21
Directors: Gilles Chappaz, Claude Andrieux
Countries: France
Production: FR3
Cast: Guy Martin, Patrick Berhault, Paul Minthe, Philippe Vacher, Pierre Rousseau, Jean-Franck Charlet, Sylviane Tavernier, Roger Canac, Lionel Wibault, Roland Marie, Jean-Paul Vion, Agnès Ducroz

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.

Keywords:

mountains mountaineering french alps alpinism chamonix compagnie des guides de chamonix guide de haute montagne