Touching The Void

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Taking its place among the truly great films of adventure and endurance is this documentary account of the story of Joe Simpson and Simon Yates, two climbers who reach the summit of the hitherto unclimbed Siula Grande in the Peruvian Andes. It's the descent where the problems start, and the absolutely extraordinary quest for survival begins. Based on Joe Simpson's international bestseller.

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Article - "Touching the Void: Interview With Kevin MacDonald" by Graeme Hobbs
Wednesday 10th March 2004

What gave you the idea for filming Touching the Void?
Completely out of the blue the book was sent to me by the producer. I had no interest, knowledge, or experience of the mountains but the story nailed me to the chair. I read it in one sitting. I loved ...  View article in full

Article - "Silent Film Round-Up 2004" by Graeme Hobbs
Friday 5th November 2004

Overall, 2004 has been a good year for DVD releases of silent film in the UK. Most pleasing of all has been the recognition that when silent film is given due respect and presented in restored editions that are well packaged, they are revitalized as major works of ar...  View article in full

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