The read
It runs a compact 26m.
Synopsis
"Leo Dickinson’s re-editing of the classic first ascent of the Central Tower of Paine in Patagonia, filmed by Vic Bray. The 44-year-old original footage was salvaged from a loft and shows Chris Bonington and Don Whillans in action. Readings from Don’s journal add depth and a recreation of a double rope snapping incident adds the necessary spice. What marks this film apart is the film stock which makes the image seem to glow and the leisurely pace Leo has treated the edit. It makes a refreshing contrast to many contemporary films and modern digital filmmakers could be well served by taking note."
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Key crew
- Leo DickinsonDirector
- Vic BrayDirector
Cast
- Chris Boningtonself
- Peter Firthself
- Ian Cloughself (archive footage)
- Don Whillansself (archive footage)
- Barry Pageself (archive footage)
- Derek Walkerself (archive footage)
- John Streetlyself (archive footage)
- Stanley Brayself (archive footage)
- Ian McNaught-DavisNarrator
Themes
mountaineeringclimbing accident