K2 Chasing Shadows

Name: K2 Chasing Shadows
Released: 2025-11-13
Rating: 10

10.0/10 (1)

·2025· 67 min

Director: David Arnaud

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.

Cast

Benjamin Védrines

Self

Sèbastien Montaz-Rosset

Self

Léo Viret

Self

Conrad Anker

Self

Ali Durani

Self

Erix Asdrubal

Self

Reinhold Messner

Self (archive footage)

Walter Bonatti

Self (archive footage)

Benoît Chamoux

Self (archive footage)

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Ichiro Yoshizawa

Self (archive footage)

In brief

K2 Chasing Shadows (2025) is a documentary film. With an average rating of 10.0/10 from 1 votes, it's one of the higher-rated titles. The film runs 1h 7min. Check current streaming availability in the "Where to watch" section above.

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How long is K2 Chasing Shadows?

K2 Chasing Shadows runs 67 minutes (1h 7min).

What rating does K2 Chasing Shadows have?

K2 Chasing Shadows has an average rating of 10.0/10 based on 1 viewer votes on TMDB.

What year is K2 Chasing Shadows from?

K2 Chasing Shadows was released in 2025.