Touching The Void

Pure Human Endurance

Touching the Void – 2003 | Joe Simpson

The closer you are to death. The more you realise you are alive.

Beautiful scenery and excellent cinematography highlight a harrowing true-life story of two young mountaineers who, in 1985, attempt to be the first climbers to reach the top of imposing Siula Grande, Peru. This docudrama chronicles their thrilling and disastrous climb – an incredible account of tragedy, friendship and human endurance.

Director: Kevin Macdonald
Writer: Joe Simpson(book)
Stars: Simon Yates / Joe Simpson / Brendan Mackey

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