First ascent of the Central Tower
"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."
Leo Dickinson
Director
Vic Bray
Director
Chris Bonington
self
Peter Firth
self
Ian Clough
self (archive footage)
Don Whillans
self (archive footage)
Barry Page
self (archive footage)
Derek Walker
self (archive footage)
John Streetly
self (archive footage)
Stanley Bray
self (archive footage)
Ian McNaught-Davis
narrator
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