Touching the Void ( Also Known As: Sturz ins Leere ) is a documentary Adventure Drama film directed by Kevin Macdonald and written by David Darlow (script writer), Joe Simpson (book). It released on 12 December 2003 (UK). The film stars Simon Yates, Joe Simpson, Brendan Mackey. The true story of two climbers and their perilous journey up the west face of Siula Grande in the Peruvian Andes in 1985.