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 Watching this splendid film, I felt powerless and angry like Simon when he cut the rope, desperate like Joe when he realized he was alone.

 "Here I died; I lost everything I was and wanted to be. And then I was reborn."

Touching the Void recounts the harrowing true survival story of climbers Joe Simpson and Simon Yates on Siula Grande. Directed by Kevin Macdonald, the docu-drama blends re-enactments with first-person accounts to convey intense emotions and extreme peril. The film effectively captures the physical and psychological struggles faced during the climb and rescue, leaving viewers deeply involved despite knowing the outcome. The review praises the emotional impact and the craftsmanship in portraying desperation and hope in the high Andes. Watch Kevin Macdonald’s Touching the Void for an unforgettable true tale of courage and survival.