Self is the returning climber whose lifelong obsession with the Eiger motivates the investigation into Toni Kurz's ordeal. After surviving a near-fatal accident at twenty-five, Self reflects on climbing's danger, courage, and endurance while pursuing the mountain and story that inspired him as a boy.
Joe Simpson has 7 screen credits in a career dating back to 2003. Signature works include Touching the Void, Touching the Void: What Happened Next, Touching the Void: Return to Siula Grande. Explore the interactive character relationship maps on each title page to trace how their roles connect across franchises.