Touching the Void (Original title)
Dates: 2003 (Copyright), 12 December 2003 (Release)Countries: United Kingdom, USADirector: Kevin Macdonald
Synopsis: Based on the true life attempt by Joe Simpson and Simon Yates to climb the Peruvian mountain Siula Grande in 1985. They reached the summit but during the descent Simpson fell and broke his leg. Yates lowered him by rope for some distance and then lost contact when Simpson slid over an overhanging surface and was suspended over a crevice. Facing apparently certain death, Simpson's will to live led him to endure a solo journey to safety. Mixes documentary with dramatic reconstructions.
Genre: Documentary drama
Subjects: Mountain climbing, Simpson, Joe, Yates, Simon, Andes Mountains, Peru
Releases
Date: 27 October 2003Country: United KingdomRelease type: FestivalFormat: 35mm Film - Colour - Sound - Dolby DigitalRuntime: 106 mins Length: 9560 FeetDialogue (original): English
Date: 12 December 2003Country: United KingdomRelease type: TheatricalFormat: 35mm Film - Colour - Sound - Dolby DigitalAspect ratio: 1.85:1Runtime: 106 mins 13 secs - Length: 9560 FeetDialogue (original): EnglishDistributor: Pathe Distribution
Title: Syndromes of a new centuryAuthor: JAMES, Nick Article type: ArticleLanguage: English
Description: A listing of thirty key films of "cultural significance" from the past ten years, plus an assessment of the countries filmmakers, technologies and trends that are influencing the global cinema of the 21st century.
In: Empire n218 August 2007 Pages: 102-103
Title: Summer horror-dayAuthor: CROOK, Simon Article type: ArticleLanguage: English
Description: Humourous look at fictional and real-life locations in films where unfortunate incidents happen in the films.
In: Empire n206 August 2006 Pages: 144-145
Title: At Home/All-Time 100: Month Ten: DramaAuthor: Nathan, IanArticle type: DVD ReviewLanguage: English
Description: A selection of ten dramas chosen to be included in a perfect DVD collection of one hundred films.
In: Empire n175 January 2004 Page: 62
Title: The reviewsAuthor: HALLIWELL, Ed Article type: CreditsLanguage: English
In: Broadcast 5 Mar 2004 Page: 23
Title: Into the unknownAuthor: CURTIS, James Article type: ArticleLanguage: English
Description: Interview with John Smithson, managing director of Darlow Smithson, focusing on the background to the documentary feature TOUCHING THE VOID.
In: Empire n175 January 2004 Page: 34
Title: Front row: mission improbableArticle type: InterviewLanguage: English
Description: Interview with director Kevin MacDonald who discusses making TOUCHING THE VOID.
In: Sight and Sound v14 n1 January 2004 Pages: 34-35,63-64
Title: Reviews: the main attractionAuthor: FALCON, Richard Article type: CreditsLanguage: English
In: Empire n179 May 2004 Page: 137
Title: PlayAuthor: [WL] Article type: DVD ReviewLanguage: English
In: Film Score Monthly v9 n4 Apr/May 2004 Page: 35
Title: Score: reviews of CDsAuthor: KENNEDY, Steven A. Article type: Soundtrack ReviewLanguage: English
In: American Cinematographer v85 n3 March 2004 Pages: 62-64,66-67
Title: A harrowing hybrid: TOUCHING THE VOID, shot by Mike Eley,...Author: CALHOUN, John Article type: ArticleLanguage: English
Description: On the filming of TOUCHING THE VOID, giving details of the equipment used and how and where the film was shot. "...blends documentary and dramatic reenactment to recount an amazing story of survival".
In: Premiere n324 February 2004 Page: 49
Title: Cahier critiqueAuthor: [M.C.] Article type: CreditsLanguage: French
In: Inside Film n66 June 2004 Page: 61
Title: Reviews: at the cinemaAuthor: GALVIN, Peter Article type: CreditsLanguage: English
In: Sight and Sound v14 n2 February 2004 Page: 5
Title: Rushes:the bigger pictureArticle type: Short ArticleLanguage: English
Description: Looks at why 2003 was documentary's biggest box office year ever with success for ÊTRE ET AVOIR, SPELLBOUND and TOUCHING THE VOID.
In: Music from the Movies n43 2004 Pages: 13-15
Title: Alex Heffes: Reaching Beyond the VoidAuthor: JOY, Nick Article type: ArticleLanguage: English
Description: Composer Alex Heffes discusses his career, with particular reference to his work on TOUCHING THE VOID and The PAROLE OFFICER.
In: Film Review vSpec. n50 Oscars Issue Page: 124
Title: Reviews directoryAuthor: MOTTRAM, James Article type: CreditsLanguage: English
In: Sight and Sound v14 n6 June 2004 Page: 78
Title: Home movies: reviewsAuthor: TOAL, Andrea Article type: DVD ReviewLanguage: English
In: Screen International nSpec. BAFTA 2003 Page: [whole issue]
Title: Bafta Film AwardsAuthor: FORDE, Leon [...et al] Article type: ArticleLanguage: English
Description: Whole issue devoted to the Bafta Awards. Includes an overview of the Awards, now 57 years old, a discussion by leaders of BAFTA, assessments of the British contenders, including Kevin Macdonald's TOUCHING THE VOID.
In: London Film Festival Catalogue v47th 2003 Page: 33
Title: [London Film Festival Catalogue - v47th 2003: no known title]Article type: CreditsLanguage: English
Description: Credits include production/sales/distributor contact details Director's note.
In: Variety 8 Sep 2003 Page: 30,40
Title: FILM REVIEWSAuthor: MCCARTHY, Todd Article type: CreditsLanguage: English
In: Screen International n1422 26 Sep 2003 Page: 20
Title: ReviewsAuthor: HUNTER, Allan Article type: CreditsLanguage: English
In: The Hollywood Reporter v374 n21 23 Jul 2002 Page: 71
Title: ProductionArticle type: CreditsLanguage: English
In: Screen International n1367 9 Aug 2002 Page: 13
Title: Spreading the word on UK docs.Author: DAMS, Tim Article type: ArticleLanguage: English
Description: Looking at UK documentary film TOUCHING THE VOID directed by Kevin Macdonald.
In: Screen International n1365 26 Jul 2002 Page: 12
Title: UK Round-upArticle type: CreditsLanguage: English
In: The Hollywood Reporter v374 n26 30 Jul 2002 Page: 56
Title: ProductionArticle type: CreditsLanguage: English
Author: SMITH, Ian Haydn Pages: 224 pages
Title: Watching the world: screen documentary and audiences
Author: AUSTIN, Thomas Pages: 217 p.
Title: Rethinking documentary: new perspectives, new practices
Author: AUSTIN, Thomas Pages: x, 358p.
Dates: 2003 (Copyright), 12 December 2003 (Release)Countries: United Kingdom, USADirector: Kevin Macdonald
Synopsis: Based on the true life attempt by Joe Simpson and Simon Yates to climb the Peruvian mountain Siula Grande in 1985. They reached the summit but during the descent Simpson fell and broke his leg. Yates lowered him by rope for some distance and then lost contact when Simpson slid over an overhanging surface and was suspended over a crevice. Facing apparently certain death, Simpson's will to live led him to endure a solo journey to safety. Mixes documentary with dramatic reconstructions.
Genre: Documentary drama
Subjects: Mountain climbing, Simpson, Joe, Yates, Simon, Andes Mountains, Peru
Releases
Date: 27 October 2003Country: United KingdomRelease type: FestivalFormat: 35mm Film - Colour - Sound - Dolby DigitalRuntime: 106 mins Length: 9560 FeetDialogue (original): English
Date: 12 December 2003Country: United KingdomRelease type: TheatricalFormat: 35mm Film - Colour - Sound - Dolby DigitalAspect ratio: 1.85:1Runtime: 106 mins 13 secs - Length: 9560 FeetDialogue (original): EnglishDistributor: Pathe Distribution
Articles held in BFI Reuben Library
(24)
In: Sight and Sound v20 n2 February 2010 Pages: 34-38Title: Syndromes of a new centuryAuthor: JAMES, Nick Article type: ArticleLanguage: English
Description: A listing of thirty key films of "cultural significance" from the past ten years, plus an assessment of the countries filmmakers, technologies and trends that are influencing the global cinema of the 21st century.
In: Empire n218 August 2007 Pages: 102-103
Title: Summer horror-dayAuthor: CROOK, Simon Article type: ArticleLanguage: English
Description: Humourous look at fictional and real-life locations in films where unfortunate incidents happen in the films.
In: Empire n206 August 2006 Pages: 144-145
Title: At Home/All-Time 100: Month Ten: DramaAuthor: Nathan, IanArticle type: DVD ReviewLanguage: English
Description: A selection of ten dramas chosen to be included in a perfect DVD collection of one hundred films.
In: Empire n175 January 2004 Page: 62
Title: The reviewsAuthor: HALLIWELL, Ed Article type: CreditsLanguage: English
In: Broadcast 5 Mar 2004 Page: 23
Title: Into the unknownAuthor: CURTIS, James Article type: ArticleLanguage: English
Description: Interview with John Smithson, managing director of Darlow Smithson, focusing on the background to the documentary feature TOUCHING THE VOID.
In: Empire n175 January 2004 Page: 34
Title: Front row: mission improbableArticle type: InterviewLanguage: English
Description: Interview with director Kevin MacDonald who discusses making TOUCHING THE VOID.
In: Sight and Sound v14 n1 January 2004 Pages: 34-35,63-64
Title: Reviews: the main attractionAuthor: FALCON, Richard Article type: CreditsLanguage: English
In: Empire n179 May 2004 Page: 137
Title: PlayAuthor: [WL] Article type: DVD ReviewLanguage: English
In: Film Score Monthly v9 n4 Apr/May 2004 Page: 35
Title: Score: reviews of CDsAuthor: KENNEDY, Steven A. Article type: Soundtrack ReviewLanguage: English
In: American Cinematographer v85 n3 March 2004 Pages: 62-64,66-67
Title: A harrowing hybrid: TOUCHING THE VOID, shot by Mike Eley,...Author: CALHOUN, John Article type: ArticleLanguage: English
Description: On the filming of TOUCHING THE VOID, giving details of the equipment used and how and where the film was shot. "...blends documentary and dramatic reenactment to recount an amazing story of survival".
In: Premiere n324 February 2004 Page: 49
Title: Cahier critiqueAuthor: [M.C.] Article type: CreditsLanguage: French
In: Inside Film n66 June 2004 Page: 61
Title: Reviews: at the cinemaAuthor: GALVIN, Peter Article type: CreditsLanguage: English
In: Sight and Sound v14 n2 February 2004 Page: 5
Title: Rushes:the bigger pictureArticle type: Short ArticleLanguage: English
Description: Looks at why 2003 was documentary's biggest box office year ever with success for ÊTRE ET AVOIR, SPELLBOUND and TOUCHING THE VOID.
In: Music from the Movies n43 2004 Pages: 13-15
Title: Alex Heffes: Reaching Beyond the VoidAuthor: JOY, Nick Article type: ArticleLanguage: English
Description: Composer Alex Heffes discusses his career, with particular reference to his work on TOUCHING THE VOID and The PAROLE OFFICER.
In: Film Review vSpec. n50 Oscars Issue Page: 124
Title: Reviews directoryAuthor: MOTTRAM, James Article type: CreditsLanguage: English
In: Sight and Sound v14 n6 June 2004 Page: 78
Title: Home movies: reviewsAuthor: TOAL, Andrea Article type: DVD ReviewLanguage: English
In: Screen International nSpec. BAFTA 2003 Page: [whole issue]
Title: Bafta Film AwardsAuthor: FORDE, Leon [...et al] Article type: ArticleLanguage: English
Description: Whole issue devoted to the Bafta Awards. Includes an overview of the Awards, now 57 years old, a discussion by leaders of BAFTA, assessments of the British contenders, including Kevin Macdonald's TOUCHING THE VOID.
In: London Film Festival Catalogue v47th 2003 Page: 33
Title: [London Film Festival Catalogue - v47th 2003: no known title]Article type: CreditsLanguage: English
Description: Credits include production/sales/distributor contact details Director's note.
In: Variety 8 Sep 2003 Page: 30,40
Title: FILM REVIEWSAuthor: MCCARTHY, Todd Article type: CreditsLanguage: English
In: Screen International n1422 26 Sep 2003 Page: 20
Title: ReviewsAuthor: HUNTER, Allan Article type: CreditsLanguage: English
In: The Hollywood Reporter v374 n21 23 Jul 2002 Page: 71
Title: ProductionArticle type: CreditsLanguage: English
In: Screen International n1367 9 Aug 2002 Page: 13
Title: Spreading the word on UK docs.Author: DAMS, Tim Article type: ArticleLanguage: English
Description: Looking at UK documentary film TOUCHING THE VOID directed by Kevin Macdonald.
In: Screen International n1365 26 Jul 2002 Page: 12
Title: UK Round-upArticle type: CreditsLanguage: English
In: The Hollywood Reporter v374 n26 30 Jul 2002 Page: 56
Title: ProductionArticle type: CreditsLanguage: English
Books held in BFI Reuben Library
(3)
Title: Well documented: the essential documentaries that prove the truth is more fascinating than fictionAuthor: SMITH, Ian Haydn Pages: 224 pages
Title: Watching the world: screen documentary and audiences
Author: AUSTIN, Thomas Pages: 217 p.
Title: Rethinking documentary: new perspectives, new practices
Author: AUSTIN, Thomas Pages: x, 358p.