1584891
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K2 Chasing Shadows

2025-11-13
10
fr 67m
Documentary
K2 Chasing Shadows chronicles Benjamin Védrines' record-breaking 2024 ascent of K2 (8,611m) in 10 hours, 59 minutes, and 59 seconds, without supplemental oxygen: a story that unfolds as much in the mind as on the mountain. In human exploration, each boundary pushed awakens a new thirst. Each feat paves the way for a deeper quest. It is this tension between extreme performance and inner aspiration that drives K2 Chasing Shadows. For Benjamin Védrines, it is a journey of humility, resilience, and a search for meaning amidst the raw beauty of the Pakistani Karakoram. The film exposes the physical demands of a formidable summit, while also exploring fear, loss, and the perilous nature of dreams that demand total commitment. Between unforeseen obstacles, forced retreats and new attempts, Védrines faces the most trying and exhilarating aspects of mountaineering, constantly questioning where true accomplishment lies.

Director

David Arnaud

Director

Hugo Clouzeau

Cinematography

Sébastien Montaz-Rosset

Cinematography

Thibaut Marot

Compositor

Tristan Bres

Executive Producer

Kaki Orr

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Status

Released

Countries

  • United States of America

Companies

  • The North Face