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K2 Chasing Shadows (2025)

Movie ★ 10.0 67 min

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.

David Arnaud Director Hugo Clouzeau Director

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Quick facts

Released
November 13, 2025
Runtime
67 min
IMDb
tt40297700
Language
,
Studio
The North Face

Themes

Cast

Benjamin Védrines Benjamin Védrines Self Sèbastien Montaz-Rosset Sèbastien Montaz-Rosset Self Léo Viret Léo Viret Self Conrad Anker Conrad Anker Self Ali Durani Ali Durani Self Erix Asdrubal Erix Asdrubal Self Reinhold Messner Reinhold Messner Self (archive footage) Walter Bonatti Walter Bonatti Self (archive footage) Benoît Chamoux Benoît Chamoux Self (archive footage) Ichiro Yoshizawa Self (archive footage)

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Frequently asked questions

What is K2 Chasing Shadows about?
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.
Who directed K2 Chasing Shadows?
K2 Chasing Shadows was directed by David Arnaud, Hugo Clouzeau.
Who stars in K2 Chasing Shadows?
K2 Chasing Shadows stars Benjamin Védrines, Sèbastien Montaz-Rosset, Léo Viret, Conrad Anker.
When was K2 Chasing Shadows released?
K2 Chasing Shadows is a 2025 documentary film.
Where can I watch K2 Chasing Shadows?
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