France / Nov 13, 2025 / AVP au Grand Rex à Paris, dans le cadre de Montagne en Scène
1h 7min
Overall average
5.0/10
Plot
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.
Main cast
Full cast
| Actor | Role |
|---|---|
| Walter Bonatti | Self (archive footage) |
| Benoît Chamoux | Self (archive footage) |
| Ichiro Yoshizawa | Self (archive footage) |
Genres
Documentary
Technical details
| Detail | Value |
|---|---|
| Original title | K2 Chasing Shadows |
| Original language | Français (FR) |
| Spoken languages | English, Français |
| Production countries | United States of America |
| Status | Released |
| Production companies | The North Face |
| Official site | youtube.com |
| Release date | 13 novembre 2025 |
| Executive producer | Kaki Orr, Francois Esmenjaud, Biz Young |
| Editing | Sebastien Baudemont |
| Cinematography | Sébastien Montaz-Rosset, Thibaut Marot, Benjamin Védrines |
| Assistant directors | David Arnaud, Hugo Clouzeau |
| Music | Arno Ledoux |
| Sound | Arno Ledoux |
Release dates
Premiere
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