Running the Tour du Mont Blanc in 4 Nights (2022)

The Trail Running Film Festival 2023

We're proud and excited to present the Official Selection for the Trail Running Film Festival 2023 Global Tour. We're honored to bring these amazing stories by wonderfully talented filmmakers to theaters, trail races, running stores and community centers around the globe. FROM THE SHADOW OF A MOUNTAIN - Alex Massey, SOLO - Ellie Green CHASING CRAZY - Lady Mountain Films, RUN FREE - Ethan DeLorenzo, THE REALITY OF RUNNING - Milo Zanecchia, FAITH IN THE FUTURE - Adam Wells and Ryan Scura, FOOTPRINTS RUNNING CAMP - Max Romey, NETTIE FROM OHIO - Jessica Vandenbush, OUT TRAILS - Nick Danielson

Walmsley the Film

WALMSLEY is a feature-length documentary that follows Jim Walmsley’s journey from the depths of a US Air Force Missile Silo to becoming the first American man to win UTMB by running 100 miles faster than anyone else in the world.

La Grande Traversée

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The Barkley Marathons: The Race That Eats Its Young

In its first 25 years only 10 people have finished The Barkley Marathons. Based on a historic prison escape, this cult like race tempts people from around the world to test their limits of physical and mental endurance in this documentary that contemplates the value of pain.

Brian Reynolds: The Leadville Trail 100

Brian Reynolds, a double amputee below the knee athlete, has triumphed over numerous challenges throughout his life. Growing up without a role model to guide him, he has embarked on a mission to empower para athletes by demonstrating that nothing is beyond reach. Join us in this documentary as we follow Brian's journey to make history by becoming the first double amputee to conquer the legendary Leadville 100 Ultra Trail Marathon in Colorado.

Solace

On | Solace – Running the Alps in 30 days – Karel Sabbe's Via Alpina FKT In the summer of 2021, ultrarunner Karel Sabbe ran the Via Alpina trail in just 30 days. Averaging two marathons on a daily basis, he navigated the route 14 days faster than anybody else. As well as the Alps, Karel overcame sleep deprivation, illness and extreme weather. And he did it all with a camera crew in tow, documenting every step.

Once is Enough

After losing his mother to obesity, a thirty-two year old chubby ginger comedian and vegan son-of-a-pig-farmer sets out to avoid the same fate by running one hundred miles through the mountains of Colorado in one of the world's most difficult ultra trail marathons...and lives to tell jokes about it.

Running 62 km around Grand Teton National Park - GRAND TETON LOOP

Grand Teton National Park is a stunning and iconic park, known for its majestic Teton Range, beautiful lakes, and diverse wildlife. In July of 2022, we made a stop on our way back to Canada while on a road trip to Colorado, so that we could run a 38 mile / 62 km loop around the park, which mile for mile would be one of the most scenic and beautiful routes we've ever run.

Crewing & Pacing the 2022 Hardrock 100

In July of 2022, we drove to Silverton, Colorado to join our friends at the Hardrock 100, a 102 mile race with over 33,000 of elevation gain in a remote region of the San Juan Mountains. Our friends Dana and Ken from Vancouver were running the race, and with our friends Jackie and Jeff, we'd be supporting them both and helping to crew Ken and to take turns pacing him through the final half of the race.

The Mirage

Join us for a series of films which explore the highs and lows of long distance trail running. In this thrilling collection brought to you by adidas TERREX, watch the world’s best runners test the limits of resilience and endurance to live the sport they love, and be united with their families at the finish line. As well as following pro athletes Sabrina Stanley, Stephen Kersh, Ruth Croft and Pablo Villa, it’s a chance to watch the UK premiere of ‘The Mirage’ with ultra runner Timothy Olson, documenting his attempt to run 50 miles a day for 50 days to break the fastest known time on the Pacific Crest Trail. Braving record high temperatures and impending wildfires, he must outrun nature to reach the trail's end before the birth of his daughter. Being present in the moment, finding your purpose, and pushing through the pain are what all runners chase after. On the world’s longest trails, these brief moments of joy can be the only thing keeping you going.

The Middle Way

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Un pas après l'autre

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Anton Krupicka, Ultra Pur

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10,000 Miles

Kevin, a young, fearless runner from a rough neighborhood in Taiwan, falls in love with his tough coach Ellie. When Ellie becomes sick and distant, Kevin fights to survive and conquer the famous 10,000 Miles Silk Road Ultramarathon in order to win her heart.

LIMBS

Emotionally volatile and ostracized from his home, 21-year-old JD Weymouth has picked up long distance running as a way to center himself. When an old friend returns to town, JD must confront his past and the emotional distance he’s yet to cover.

Free Fall

A promising career with the police, a baby on the way... Marc's life seems to be right on track. Then he meets fellow policeman Kay and during their regular jogs Marc experiences a never-before-felt sense of ease and effortlessness – and what it means to fall in love with another man.

Megalodon: The New Evidence

Is an 18-metre prehistoric shark named Megalodon still out there? Sightings of massive sharks around the world suggest to some that it's possible.

Todo lo que ves en este lugar es real

At the Borda psychiatric hospital in Buenos Aires, two patients find a breather in art from their monotonous daily life. Documentary that goes through the contradictions between the field of dreams of the interns and the harsh reality of the hospital.

Zara & Mike: The People's Royals

Are the self-sufficient couple how members of the royal family should be?

The Story of Skinhead

Don Letts examines the history of this notorious subculture in a fascinating documentary, which features interviews with members of different skinhead scenes through the decades. Beginning in the late 1960s, Don fondly recalls a time of multiracial harmony as youngsters bonded over a love of ska, reggae and smart clothes as white working-class kids were attracted to Jamaican culture and adopted its music and fashions. But when far-right politics targeted skinheads in the 1970s and 1980s, an ugly intolerance emerged, and Don reveals how the once-harmonious subgroup has since struggled to shake this stigma.

Old-Fashioned Woman

Documentary on the filmmaker's grandmother, Mabel Tilton, reflecting on her life as an independent woman.

The Greatest Tomb on Earth: Secrets of Ancient China

Dan Snow, Dr Alice Roberts and Dr Albert Lin investigate a series of earth-shattering discoveries at a mighty tomb guarded by the Terracotta Warriors in China.

E.T. and Friends: Magical Movie Visitors

Documentary hosted by Robin Williams about the history of aliens in the movies, made to coincide with the cinema release of E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial.

Exhumados

Exposition of two different processes of forensic identification in exhumed bodies with features of violence.

César Awards, de Caunes Era

Antoine de Caunes will host the 47th Cesar ceremony, the big party that celebrates French cinema. The man is experienced in this exercise of master of ceremonies since he will officiate for the tenth time in his career since 1996. The 68-year-old TV presenter looks back on the best memories of the Césars, meetings with actors, filmmakers, small sketches with the guests... Antoine de caunes shares the secrets of a successful presentation.

Shark

The documentary examines the legendary career of professional golfer Greg Norman, and how it was shaped by one stunning day at the Masters Tournament in 1996.

Terrorstorm

Throughout history, regimes have used terror attacks as a means of control over their populations, and for the last 100 years, Western governments have employed the same measures.

Taylor Swift: From the Heart

After having released her fourth album "Red" in October 2012, Taylor Alison Swift continues to tear up the charts. In this film we learn how Swift becomes one of America's biggest Country and Pop music artists.

Jason Aldean: Night Train to Georgia

Jason Aldean made history in his home state when he became the first artist to ever hold a concert at the University of Georgia's Sanford Stadium, playing to a sold-out crowd of over 66,000 fans in one of the most defining moments of his career. Now, in this live concert film, he gives fans the opportunity to witness the high-energy, state-of-the-art show first-hand. The 18-song set list showcases 10 of his No. one songs including; She's Country; Big Green Tractor; My Kinda Party; Take A Little Ride, and offers a rare glimpse behind the scenes from the time he and his team begin the planning stages of this show right up to the moment he takes the stage. Also featured in the 90-minute film are personal interviews from Aldean, footage from his record-breaking Fenway Park and Wrigley Field stadium shows held in the Summer of 2013, as well as appearances by Kelly Clarkson, Luke Bryan, and Ludacris as each of them join Aldean on songs they've recorded together.

One Direction: Ruling The World

Documentary / Music/Musical - Harry, Liam, Zayn, Niall and Louis continue to take the music world by storm . This program takes us through their incredible journey from 5 unknown X Factor hopefuls to worldwide superstars.

Underexposed: A Women's Skateboarding Documentary

Professional skateboarder Amelia Brodka examines the skateboarding industry's approach to how it markets, promotes and supports women in its sport.

Torture Made in USA

Acclaimed journalist and filmmaker Robin Marie-Monique investigative film explores the events and the machinations of key policy leaders that led the US to adapt the systematic use of torture on in Afghanistan, Guantanamo and Iraq in the name of "war on terror". Mixing stunning archival footage and on the ground detective work, the film includes exclusive interviews with several key witnesses.

Gorbachev. Heaven

An immersion into the intimacy of Mikhail Gorbachev, the last leader of the USSR. The architect of perestroika and glasnost, who was praised in the West but reviled in his own country, still combative despite his advanced age, loneliness and illness, offers his personal and political testament.

THE FILM 2

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Luttes intimes

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Stevie Van Zandt: Disciple

Stevie Van Zandt, known as New Jersey's most famous consigliere to Bruce Springsteen and Tony Soprano, takes center stage. Featuring a wealth of never-before-seen footage, this documentary traces Van Zandt's career as a producer, musician, songwriter, activist, actor, and more, from the clubs of Asbury Park, N.J. to arenas and stadiums, to the Bada Bing Club and the Underground Garage.

Keep singing: a tribute to Jonas Mekas

A film tribute to the inspirational Jonas Mekas.

The Unicorn

Peter Grudzien is the lone musical force behind The Unicorn, an openly gay country music album. With the same rawness of a life full of ups and downs, The Unicorn, the movie, follows his personal and artistic journey, which includes mental problems and a peculiar and chaotic family.

Sur Le Fil Des 4000

Sur le fil des 4000 is a documentary film by Gilles Chapaz, which traces the last rope of the mountaineering duo Patrick Berhault and Philippe Magnin. The objective of the roped party was to climb the 82 peaks over 4000 meters in the Alps, by carrying out the connecting routes on foot, on skis or by bike. All at the end of winter and the beginning of spring. They left on March 1, 2004, from Saint Christophe en Oisans. The film shows us in images this alpine adventure, from which the spirit of competition is excluded, to make way for the simple pleasure of being in the mountains. This posthumous film was edited after the disappearance of Patrick Berhault, which occurred during the expedition on April 28, 2004.

Josephine Baker: The Story of an Awakening

How did a poor little black girl from Missouri become the Queen of Paris, before joining the French Resistance and finally creating her dream family “The Rainbow Tribe”, adopting twelve children from four corners of the world? This is the fabulous story of the first black superstar, Josephine Baker.

Invisible River

On a journey through the interior of the earth, we learn about the life and dreams of a swiss explorer who searches for caves and underground rivers in a sector marked by violence and armed conflict in Colombia. This underground labyrinth is a metaphor about a dark past, buried deep within the soul, where old war wounds heal with the infinite passage of time.

The Waters of the Bug River

Dedicated to the poet Paul Celan, the film traces the itinerary of the deportation of Jews from Czernowitz and Bucovina to Mikhailovka camp on the banks of the river Bug during WW2. Among them was the poet’s mother.

Jerry Brown: The Shape of Things to Come

Half-hour special in support of Governor Jerry Brown's campaign during the 1979-80 Democratic Primaries