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The Beckoning Silence (2007)

Movie ★ 7.6 73 min

Documentary Action Drama

In The Beckoning Silence, Joe Simpson, whose amazing battle for survival featured in the multi-award winning "Touching the Void", travels to the treacherous North Face of the Eiger to tell the story of one of mountaineering's most epic tragedies. As a child, it was this story and that of one of the climbers in particular, that first captured Simpson's imagination and inspired him to take up mountaineering.

Louise Osmond Director

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Quick facts

Released
October 22, 2007
Runtime
73 min
IMDb
tt1101637
Language
,
Studio

Themes

Cast

Andreas Abegglen Willy Angerer Simon Anthamatten Andreas Hinterstoisser Cyrille Berthod Edi Rainier Steven Mackintosh Steven Mackintosh Narrator Roger Schäli Toni Kurz Joe Simpson Self

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Frequently asked questions

What is The Beckoning Silence about?
In The Beckoning Silence, Joe Simpson, whose amazing battle for survival featured in the multi-award winning "Touching the Void", travels to the treacherous North Face of the Eiger to tell the story of one of mountaineering's most epic tragedies. As a child, it was this story and that of one of the climbers in particular, that first captured Simpson's imagination and inspired him to take up mountaineering.
Who directed The Beckoning Silence?
The Beckoning Silence was directed by Louise Osmond.
Who stars in The Beckoning Silence?
The Beckoning Silence stars Andreas Abegglen, Simon Anthamatten, Cyrille Berthod, Steven Mackintosh.
When was The Beckoning Silence released?
The Beckoning Silence is a 2007 documentary, action, drama film.
Where can I watch The Beckoning Silence?
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