The Beckoning Silence
Originally released in 2007. The Beckoning Silence is a documentary/action film. directed by Louise Osmond. At just 73 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Andreas Abegglen, Simon Anthamatten, and Cyrille Berthod
Synopsis
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.
Quick Facts
Release Date
October 22, 2007
18 years ago
Runtime
1h 13m
73 minutes total
User Rating
7.6/10
Great (28 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Country
United Kingdom
Production
Director
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- DSP
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 stor...
Who directed The Beckoning Silence?
The Beckoning Silence was directed by Louise Osmond.
How long is The Beckoning Silence?
The Beckoning Silence has a runtime of 1 hours and 13 minutes (73 minutes total).
When was The Beckoning Silence released?
The Beckoning Silence was released on October 22, 2007 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in The Beckoning Silence?
The main cast of The Beckoning Silence includes Andreas Abegglen, Simon Anthamatten, Cyrille Berthod, Steven Mackintosh, Roger Schäli.