"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.
- Status
- Released
- Production
- FR3
Keywords
- mountaineering
- french alps
- chamonix
- alpinism
- mountains
- compagnie des guides de chamonix
- guide de haute montagne
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Top Cast
Jean-Franck Charlet as Self
Denis Ducroz as Self
Sylviane Tavernier as Self
Patrick Berhault as Self
Roger Canac as Self
Lionel Wibault as Self
Roland Marie as Self
Jean-Paul Vion as Self
Top Crew
Claude Andrieux · Director, Writer
Gilles Chappaz · Director, Writer
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