DVD - Beckoning Silence - Life and Death on the Eiger by Joe Simpson

Life and Death on the Eiger

Joe Simpson travels to the treacherous North Face of the Eiger to tell the story of one of mountaineering's most epic tragedies. Toni Kurz was a brilliant young mountaineer who along with 3 other climbers tried to climb the mountain in 1936 - which was then the last unconquered peak in the Alps.

Over 50 years later Kurz's story haunted Simpson as he battled for his own survival while hanging in mid-air. His plight uncannily mirrored that of Kurz - except against all the odds, Simpson lived whilst his hero had perished.

The gripping, action packed climbing film allows Simpson to finally confront his demons on the Eiger's North Face and rediscover the thrill of the climb that once made him feel so alive.

Running Time: 73 min
Extras Running Time: 31 min