Ultrarunning evokes notions of madness, dedication, and the pursuit of mind over body. Confessions of a Runner features an accomplished trail runner, father, and survivor of severe physical disabilities as he shares his healing story.
2020 | 29min | HD | Eng | CC: Eng, Ara
Run, Endurance, Adventure, Travel, Mountain, Recovery
Duration: 29 minutes
Quality: HD
Starring: Patrick Vaughan
Producer: House of Steep Productions
Director: Bashar Khattar
Language: English
Subtitles: Eng, Ara
Suitable for all ages
Ultrarunning evokes notions of madness, dedication, and the pursuit of mind over body. Combining stunning landscapes, extreme human achievement, and eye-opening personal stories, Confessions of a Runner features Patrick Vaughan, an accomplished trail runner, small business owner, father, and survivor of severe physical disabilities, as he shares his story of healing. . and redemption while chasing the record for completing the 470 km of the Lebanon Mountain Trail. Exquisite drone and handheld cinematography and a soundtrack by local musicians provide context for this bumpy north-south race, traversing from Syria to the Israeli border. Experience the Lebanese Mountain Trail through the steps and sweat of Patrick and the experiences of guide and record holder Avedis Kalpaklian and other local runners. Patrick keeps one eye on his GPS and the other eye on the prize, breaking the eight-day record set by Avedis, a leading Lebanese ultra runner and mountain athlete. Unscripted and unpredictable, Confessions is an exploration of what has driven Patrick to run incredible distances and redefine his limits on an inspiring journey to peace and redemption.
Best Mountain Sports Film – Vancouver International Film Festival 2021. Best Short Film – Echo Mountain Film Festival 2021. Best Mountain Sports Film – BANFF 2020. Special Mention – International Mountain Film Festival 2021. Best Documentary Short – Davis International Film Festival 2020. Best Short Documentary and Best Original Score – Independent Shorts Awards 2020. Finalist – Ottowa Adventure Film Festival 2020. Nominated for Best Documentary Short – Arpa International Film Festival 2020.c Honorable Mention – Weyauwega International Film Festival 2020. Best Cinematography – Documentary Film Festival 2020. Official Selections 2021 : London Mountain Film Festival, Wild & Scenic, Eho Mountain Film Festival, Wasatch Mountain Film Festival, Mountainfilm, Adventure Uncovered, Ulju Mountain Film Festival, Trento Film Festival. Official Selections 2020: Denali Film Festival, Bushwick Film Festival, REEL Recovery, The Art of Recovery.
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