The Companions Of The Void
1989, French. Directed by Claude Andrieux & Gilles Chappaz.
"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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- 0h 50m
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- French
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- Released
- 21 October 1989
- Original title
- Les Compagnons Du Vide
- Country
- France
- Written by
- Claude Andrieux, Gilles Chappaz
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The Companions Of The Void runs 50 minutes (0h 50m).
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The Companions Of The Void isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 21 October 1989. (Checked 14 November 2026.)
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Who directed The Companions Of The Void?
The Companions Of The Void (1989) was directed by Claude Andrieux and Gilles Chappaz and stars Jean-Franck Charlet, Denis Ducroz, Sylviane Tavernier.