Touching the Void

Bennet's article, aimed at secondary students, focuses on the most successful documentary in British cinematic history and its potential for academic study. He provides background to understanding the context of Joe Simpson's book and the popularity of Kevin Macdonald's film. Bennett analyses Macdonald's use of dramatic film techniques and exploration of universal themes, and provides an interesting discussion of the director's approach in the section titled: Documentary, Drama or Docudrama?