K2 Chasing Shadows
13/11/2025
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.
Movie Information
Benjamin Védrines
as Self
Sébastien Montaz-Rosset
as Self
Léo Viret
as Self
Conrad Anker
as Self
Ali Durani
as Self
Erix Asdrubal
as Self
Reinhold Messner
as Self (archive footage)
Walter Bonatti
as Self (archive footage)
Benoît Chamoux
as Self (archive footage)
Ichiro Yoshizawa
as Self (archive footage)
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