The Companions Of The Void
Les Compagnons Du Vide
Synopsis
"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.
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Jean-Franck Charlet
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Denis Ducroz
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Sylviane Tavernier
Self
Patrick Berhault
Self
Roger Canac
Self
Lionel Wibault
Self
Roland Marie
Self
Jean-Paul Vion
Self
Agnès Ducroz
Self
René Tournier
Self
Joël Vincent
Self
Guy Martin
Self
Paul Minthe
Self (archive footage)
Pierre Rousseau
Self (archive footage)
Philippe Vacher
Self (arcive footage)
Release History & Theatrical Window
Emission "Montagne" - FR3
Festival / Special Debut
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Claude Andrieux, Gilles Chappaz
- Screenplay & Story
- Claude Andrieux, Gilles Chappaz
- Original Title
- Les Compagnons Du Vide
- Country of Origin
- France
- Spoken Languages
- French
- Runtime
- 50m
- Production Studios
- FR3
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Claude Andrieux, Gilles Chappaz
Claude Andrieux, Gilles Chappaz
Department Leadership Roster
Claude Andrieux
Director
Gilles Chappaz
Director
Claude Andrieux
Writer
Gilles Chappaz
Writer
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What is The Companions Of The Void about?
"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.
Who directed The Companions Of The Void?
The Companions Of The Void was directed by Claude Andrieux, Gilles Chappaz.
Who stars in The Companions Of The Void?
The principal cast of The Companions Of The Void includes Jean-Franck Charlet, Denis Ducroz, Sylviane Tavernier, Patrick Berhault, Roger Canac.
When was The Companions Of The Void released and how long is it?
The Companions Of The Void was released in 1989 with a total runtime of 50m.