The Companions Of The Void (1989)

Directed by Claude Andrieux50mDocumentary

"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.

Year
1989
Country
FR
Language
French
Release date
21 October 1989
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Jean-Franck Charlet
Jean-Franck Charlet
Self
Denis Ducroz
Denis Ducroz
Self
Sylviane Tavernier
Sylviane Tavernier
Self
Patrick Berhault
Patrick Berhault
Self
R
Roger Canac
Self
L
Lionel Wibault
Self
R
Roland Marie
Self
J
Jean-Paul Vion
Self
A
Agnès Ducroz
Self
R
René Tournier
Self
J
Joël Vincent
Self
G
Guy Martin
Self
Paul Minthe
Paul Minthe
Self (archive footage)
Pierre Rousseau
Pierre Rousseau
Self (archive footage)
P
Philippe Vacher
Self (arcive footage)

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