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Touching the Void

  • Documentary
  • Action
  • Adventure
  • Drama
Confirmed2003-09-057.67.8Trakt

The true story of Joe Simpson and Simon Yates' disastrous and nearly-fatal mountain climb of 6,344m Siula Grande in the Cordillera Huayhuash in the Peruvian Andes in 1985.

Touching the Void is a 2003 documentary that recounts the harrowing true story of mountaineers Joe Simpson and Simon Yates' near-fatal climb of Siula Grande in Peru's Andes in 1985. Through gripping interviews and dramatic recreations, the film captures one of mountaineering's most extraordinary survival stories. Now available to stream, it remains a landmark in adventure documentary filmmaking.

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Touching the Void Official Trailer #1 - Nicholas Aaron Movie (2003) HD

YouTube · 2012-10-05
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What is Touching the Void about?

The film documents the true story of Joe Simpson and Simon Yates' disastrous 1985 mountain climb of Siula Grande (6,344m) in the Peruvian Andes, focusing on the accident that followed and Simpson's remarkable survival against impossible odds.

When was Touching the Void released?

The film was released on September 5, 2003.

Where can I watch Touching the Void?

The film is available on multiple streaming platforms including Netflix, Amazon Prime Video, and other digital rental services; availability varies by region.

Is this a documentary or dramatization?

It's a documentary that combines interviews with the actual climbers and dramatic recreations of the events to tell the story.

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