Plot — 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.
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Quick Facts
| Type | Movie |
| Released | 2007 |
| Genre | Documentary, Action, Drama |
| Language | English |
| Runtime | 73 min |
| Audience Score | 76% (7.6/10, 28 votes) |
The Beckoning Silence — FAQ
Is The Beckoning Silence worth watching? The Beckoning Silence holds a 7.6/10 rating from 28 viewers. 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 mountaineer
Who directed The Beckoning Silence? Directed by Louise Osmond.
Who is in the cast of The Beckoning Silence? It stars Andreas Abegglen, Simon Anthamatten, Cyrille Berthod, Steven Mackintosh, Roger Schäli, Joe Simpson.
Where can I stream The Beckoning Silence? You can stream The Beckoning Silence on Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads. Availability may vary by region.
When did The Beckoning Silence release? It released in 2007.
