The Companions Of The Void
The Companions Of The Void

The Companions Of The Void

10.0

0 hr 50 min

1989-10-21

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"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.

Documentary

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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

Roger Canac

Roger Canac

Self

Lionel Wibault

Lionel Wibault

Self

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