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Touching the Void

“The closer you are to death. The more you realize you are alive.”

2003 · 1 h 46 min
Directed by Kevin Macdonald
AdventureDocumentaryDrama

Cast

Simon Yates Joe Simpson Brendan Mackey Nicholas Aaron Richard Hawking Ollie Ryall

Credits

Written by: Joe Simpson
Cinematography: Mike Eley
Music: Alex Heffes
Editing: Justine Wright
Produced by: John Smithson

Plot

Two climbers, Joe Simpson and Simon Yates, attempt a peak in the Peruvian Andes, and after an accident Yates must decide to cut the rope, in a mix of interviews and reconstruction.

Sinekatalog’s take

A harrowing and thrilling survival story.Sinekatalog’s own editorial review – not a user or critic quote.

Ratings

IMDb: 7.9 / 10 (40,111 votes)
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