K2 Chasing Shadows

Story

Synopsis

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.

Directors

Hugo Clouzeau, David Arnaud

Language

French

Country

United States of America

Release date

13 November 2025

Ensemble

Cast

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  Benjamin Védrines

  Self

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  Sébastien Montaz-Rosset

  Self

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  Léo Viret

  Self

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  Conrad Anker

  Self

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  Ali Durani

  Self

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  Erix Asdrubal

  Self

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  Reinhold Messner

  Self (archive footage)

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  Walter Bonatti

  Self (archive footage)

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  Benoît Chamoux

  Self (archive footage)

• Ichiro Yoshizawa

  Self (archive footage)