Very honest documentarystyle film about a mountain expedition that went wrong. Although, regrettably, it is filled with harsh language and numerous profanities, touching the void touches a chord deep within the human spirit and is aweinspiring and brutally honest. Yet, translating this tale onto the silver screen was a difficult task, one that academy awardwinning director kevin. As good as anything you have heard about this film. The events feel a bit stretched over two hours, and like most nature movies, the. The bafta award winning false story of two climbers and their perilous journey up the west face of siula grande in the peruvian andes in 1985. In 1985, two adventurous young mountaineers, joe simpson and simon yates, set off to climb the treacherous west face of. It was clear to me that there were thingslessonsideas that were discussed as a result of watching the touching the void documentary. This disambiguation page lists articles associated with the title touching. Touching the void documents the story of two climbers, joe simpson and simon yates on a disastrous climb in the andes in 1985. Touching the void trailer kevin macdonalds documentary docudrama juxtaposes stunningly beautiful scenery and the nearly unbelievable true story of a mountainclimbing expedition gone awry to. How simpson survived the fall, and made it back to base camp is a story that will astound and inspire. With simon yates, joe simpson, brendan mackey, nicholas aaron.
Kevin macdonald on filming touching the void film the guardian. Touching the void is a documentary based on a true story about two men called joe simpson and simon yates who climbed on the west face of siula grande 6,344m in the cordillera huayhuash in the peruvianandes. The plan was to do all the wide shots in peru, on the real location, and then return to the alps to do the stunts and close up work with the actors. With their faces hidden beneath stubble and the ravages of the cold, its difficult to determine whether actors brendan mackey and nicholas aaron. On 24th november joe simpsons documentary the beckoning silence was awarded an emmy. Critically acclaimed, touching the void was listed in pbss 100 greatest documentaries of all time. The film took place and was shot at siula grande in the cordillera huayhuash in the peruvian andes 1985. A film directed by kevin macdonald this documentary film 2003 was based on a book by joe simpson.
The plot concerns joe simpson and simon yates s disastrous and nearfatal climb of siula grande in the cordillera huayhuash in the peruvian andes, in 1985. In touching the void, filmmaker kevin macdonald one day in september tells their story, based on simpsons book, using contemporary interviews with the two men, and a reenactment of their climb and descent, featuring brendan mackey as simpson and nicholas aaron as yates. Its styled in the format of documentaries like i shouldnt be alive. Touching the void play, a 2018 play based on the book. In 1985 british mountaineers joe simpson and simon yates. Touching the void is a 2003 docudrama survival film directed by kevin macdonald and starring brendan mackey, nicholas aaron, and ollie ryall. Mar 17, 2020 touching the void, a daring halfdramatized, halfdocumentary film adaptation of the bestselling book by joe simpson about a catastrophic 1985 climb of perus 21,000foot siula grande mountain. This is a touching documentary based off the book of the same name by joe simpson.
Psychology watch free documentaries online documentary heaven. In 1985, two adventurous young mountaineers, joe simpson and simon yates. Its not surprising this face of the mountain has never been climbed. Dec 12, 2003 touching the void movie yify subtitles. Supersummary, a modern alternative to sparknotes and cliffsnotes, offers highquality study guides that feature detailed chapter summaries and analysis of major themes, characters, quotes, and essay topics. Touching the void movie trailer and videos tv guide. In touching the void, yates and simpson return to the siula grande for the first time to retell their story.
In 1985, joe simpson and simon yates, both experienced mountaineers. Brendan mackey, nicholas aaron, richard hawking, joe simpson. To celebrate we are offering the dvd and the hard back book for the price of just the book. Personally the things that will stay with me for a long time are about the techniques that could help me be more aware of others and a line from the film about decision making in a crisis. The interviews intertwined with the reenactments create a powerful and moving film to watch, which really gets across the essence of the book and what occurred on that mountain. To describe bafta winning touching the void as a mountaineering documentary would be to do this breathtaking drama an injustice. Roger ebert was the film critic of the chicago suntimes from 1967 until his death in 20. Stunning docudrama about a 1985 mountaineering expedition that went horribly wrong, told in the words of the survivors. It turned out to be a brutal introduction to highaltitude exploratory mountaineering, as is now widely known from joes touching the void book and. Semi documentary that ratchets up the tension to an almost unbearable degree. A big, vast, snowy, icy, scary, rocky kind of huge mountain which i believe hadnt been conquered before. Apr 19, 20 it turned out to be a brutal introduction to highaltitude exploratory mountaineering, as is now widely known from joes touching the void book and the subsequent documentary film. The closer you are to death, the harder you cling to life. This script is a transcript that was painstakingly transcribed using the screenplay andor viewings of touching the void.
Kevin macdonald born in glasgow, scotland and raised on a sheep. Touching the void is a gripping memoir of one mans fight for survival after. A type of film which, if made well, can be more compelling and unforgettable than even the best action packed, big budget, fiction movie. Now the oscarwinning documentarymaker kevin macdonald has. In the beckoning silence, joe simpson whose amazing battle for survival featured in the multiaward winning touching the void travels to the treacherous north face of the eiger to tell the story of one of mountaineerings most epic tragedies as a child, it was this story and that of one of the climbers in particular, that first captured simpsons imagination and inspired him to take up. Although, regrettably, it is filled with harsh language and numerous profanities, touching the void touches a chord deep within the human spirit and is. Finally, the touching the void script is here for all you quotes spouting fans of the documentary movie. The story of simpsons almostsuperhuman fortitude has become legendary in climbing circles, and even for viewers uninterested in mountaineering, touching the void is an astonishing slice of reallife drama, magnificently retold. By intercutting narration from the climbers themselves with a nailbiting reconstruction of their remarkable adventure in the peruvian andes, the film has the best of both genres. With an extra man looking after base camp, simon and joe set off to scale the mount in one long push over several days.
Jul 14, 2004 touching the void tells an effective story, filmed in creative fashion, but ultimately theres not that much to it. Rentals include 30 days to start watching this video and 48 hours to finish once started. If it were a fictional story, i would dismiss it as implausible and preposterous. It features brendan mackey as simpson and nicholas aaron as yates, enacting the climb and descent of the two adventurous mountaineers on the west face of the siula grande in the peruvian andes in 1985. Touching the void was, for me, more of a horror film than any actual horror film.
Touching the void, like endurance, shows survival when one in desperate circumstances knows that there will be no help from others. Jan 23, 2004 touching the void is one of the most extraordinary stories of endurance i have ever seen. I simply sat there before the screen, enthralled, fascinated and terrified. Now the oscarwinning documentary maker kevin macdonald has turned the story. This is the most moving scene in director kevin macdonalds new dramadocumentary adaptation of touching the void, simpsons gritty, horrifying story of. Touching the void 2003 documentary, adventure, drama. Touching the void is a documentary that recreates the astonishingly true tale of two mountain climbers survival. Touching the void book, a 1988 book by joe simpson. Two mens thrilling and disastrous climb of the remote and treacherous siula grande in peru. Touching the void trailer trailer for the documentary about two climbers and their dangerous expedition up a mountain in the peruvian andes. R 1h 46min documentary, adventure, drama 12 march 2004 usa touching the void poster trailer. Thought provoking or insightful across a number of topics. Not for me the discussions about the utility of the pseudodocumentary format, or questions about how the camera happened to be waiting at the bottom of the crevice when simpson fell in. Touching the void was shown at the 2003 toronto film festival.
Nov 29, 2003 this is the most moving scene in director kevin macdonalds new drama documentary adaptation of touching the void, simpsons gritty, horrifying story of his fight for life, which has become a. Documentary a list of 23 titles created 3 weeks ago doc a list of 33 titles created 24 may 2012 documentaire a list of 40 titles created 10 may 20. As a documentary which is to say, all of this really happened its astonishing. The first five minutes of the documentary is very effective because it draws you in.
The climber on the other end of that rope has a badly broken leg. It is based on simpsons 1988 book of the same name. When joe simpson published touching the void, the wildly popular account of his neardeath experience on the siula grande mountain in the peruvian andes, the film rights to the book became a hot commodity. In the mid80s two young climbers, joe simpson and simon yates set out to conquer the summit of siula grande in peru. Through the climbers stories and reenactments the viewer sees the horrors that simpson and yates had to go through. Jul 20, 2011 it was clear to me that there were thingslessonsideas that were discussed as a result of watching the touching the void documentary. I absolutely love the genre choice made by quiggy of the midnite drivein documentary films. Touching the void film, a 2003 film based on the book. In the mid80s two young climbers attempted to reach the summit of siula grande in peru. Touching the void discussion guide influence film club. The plot concerns joe simpson and simon yatess disastrous and nearfatal climb of siula grande in the cordillera huayhuash in the peruvian andes, in 1985. Touching the void watch online full movie documentary mania. Kevin macdonald on filming touching the void film the. Not for me the discussions about the utility of the pseudo documentary format, or questions about how the camera happened to be waiting at the bottom of the crevice when simpson fell in.
Touching the void isnt a documentary, because it employs extensive recreation footage filmed on location in the andes, and it isnt a narrative because of joe and simons talkingheads narration. Nov 20, 2003 touching the void is a gripping memoir of one mans fight for survival after a climbing accident in the peruvian andes. To describe touching the void as a mountaineering documentary would be to do this breathtaking drama an injustice. Touching the void 2003 tt0379557 a documentary based on the book of the same name by joe simpson about simpsons and simon yates disastrous and nearfatal attempt to climb 6,344m siula grande in the cordillera huayhuash in the peruvian andes in 1985. Touching the void, a daring halfdramatized, halfdocumentary film adaptation of the bestselling book by joe simpson about a catastrophic 1985 climb of. In 1985, joe simpson and simon yates, both experienced mountaineers, set off to climb the treacherous west face of the 21,000foot siula grande in the peruvian andes. The true story of two climbers and their perilous journey up the west face of siula grande in the peruvian andes in 1985. Touching the void 2004 trailers and clips moviefone. Touching the void to describe bafta winning touching the void as a mountaineering documentary would be to do this breathtaking drama an injustice. Touching the void is a gripping memoir of one mans fight for survival after a climbing accident in the peruvian andes. Touching the void script transcript from the screenplay. Many thanks to movierob for inviting me to join in with this months exciting genre grandeur. Touching the void script transcript from the screenplay and. The true story of one mans miraculous survival, english climber joe simpson offers an account of surviving a nearly fatal climb of siula grande in the peruvian andes.
Analysis of the film touching the void 1035 words bartleby. Touching the void documentary the bafta award winning false story of two climbers and their perilous journey up the west face of siula grande in the peruvian andes in 1985. Touching the void is the most harrowing movie about mountain. Certain they were about to be pulled jointly to their deaths, the only choice was to cut the rope. An incredible account of tragedy, friendship and human endurance. Touching the void is a documentary film based on the book of the same name by joe simpson about simpsons and simon yates disastrous and near fatal attempt to climb the 20,8 foot siula grande in the peruvian andes in 1985. The emmy adds to the honours for joes previous documentary, touching the void which was oscar nominated and won a bafta. Based on the best selling novel by joe simpson, touching the void recounts the mountain climb simpson and his partner simon yates. Lots of cutting back and forth between the reenactment and interviews with the 3 men who.
Touching the void is one of the most extraordinary stories of endurance i have ever seen. This onepage guide includes a plot summary and brief analysis of touching the void by joe simpson. Touching the void tells an effective story, filmed in creative fashion, but ultimately theres not that much to it. On a mountain, deciding when you have to let your partner go.
Touching the void directed by kevin macdonald documentary, adventure, drama, sport. Based on the best selling novel by joe simpson, touching the void recounts the mountain climb. A mountain climber must cut the rope to save himself. Jan 02, 2019 touching the void is a 2003 british documentary film telling the true story of joe simpson who, in 1985, climbed the siula grande mountain in peru with his climbing partner simon yates. Touching the void is a documentary film made by kevin macdonald, shown at the 2003 toronto film festival.