The Companions Of The Void (1989)
"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.
Directors: Claude Andrieux, Gilles Chappaz.
https://www.mntnfilm.com/en/film/les-compagnons-du-vide-1989
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Jean-Franck Charlet as Self |
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Denis Ducroz as Self |
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Sylviane Tavernier as Self |
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Patrick Berhault as Self |
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Roger Canac as Self |
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Lionel Wibault as Self |
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Roland Marie as Self |
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Jean-Paul Vion as Self |
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Agnès Ducroz as Self |
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René Tournier as Self |
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Joël Vincent as Self |
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Guy Martin as Self |
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Paul Minthe as Self (archive footage) |
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Pierre Rousseau as Self (archive footage) |
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Philippe Vacher as Self (arcive footage) |
| Directing | Claude Andrieux | Director |
| Directing | Gilles Chappaz | Director |
| Writing | Claude Andrieux | Writer |
| Writing | Gilles Chappaz | Writer |
