Is Touching the Void a documentary?

Asked by: Matt Staten

Touching the Void is a 2003 docudrama survival film directed by Kevin Macdonald and starring Brendan Mackey, Nicholas Aaron, and Ollie Ryall.

Is Touching the Void a real story?

Touching the Void is the heart-stopping account of Joe Simpson’s terrifying adventure in the Peruvian Andes. He and his climbing partner, Simon, reached the summit of the remote Siula Grande in June 1985. A few days later, Simon staggered into Base Camp, exhausted and frost-bitten, with news that that Joe was dead.

Is Touching the Void OK for kids?

Parents need to know that this movie is extremely tense, with characters in the direst peril imaginable. They use some very strong language, completely understandable in the circumstances.

Where can I see Touching the Void?

Touching the Void, a documentary movie starring Brendan Mackey, Nicholas Aaron, and Simon Yates is available to stream now. Watch it on Plex – Free Movies & TV, The Roku Channel, The Roku Channel, Apple TV or Prime Video on your Roku device.

How did Joe Simpson fall?

Joe Simpson (born 1960) is a British mountaineer, author, and motivational speaker. While climbing in Peru in 1985, he suffered severe injuries and was thought lost after falling into a crevasse, but he survived and managed to crawl back to his base camp.

Are Simon and Joe from Touching the Void friends?

When Touching the Void was released in 2003 it focused on a near-fatal climb that Joe Simpson and Simon Yates made in the Peruvian Andes in 1985. The two friends, then in their 20s, had set out to be the first to reach the summit of 21,000ft Siula Grande.

Is the climbers based on a true story?

The film tells the real-life expedition of two generations of Chinese mountaineers to ascend Mount Everest from the perilous north side in 1960 and 1975. The film released in China, the United Kingdom and North America on September 30, 2019.

Is Touching the Void on all 4?

Touching the Void – All 4.

What channel is Touching the Void on?

Currently you are able to watch “Touching the Void” streaming on BritBox Amazon Channel, Virgin TV Go.

How long is Touching the Void play?

two hours and forty minutes

A typical performance runs two hours and forty minutes, including one interval of 30 mins. Following completion of the tour Touching the Void transferred to the Duke of York’s Theatre in London’s West End for a limited run, running from until .

Where can I watch Touching the Void in Australia?

DocPlay

Touching the Void is available to stream in Australia now on DocPlay and Prime Video Store.