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K2 - Chasing Shadows

K2 – Chasing Shadows follows alpinist Benjamin Védrines, a rising star known for his technical prowess and record-breaking speed ascents, as he sets his sights on his most ambitious challenge yet: a fast, oxygen-free climb of K2, one of the world’s deadliest peaks. But beyond the summit lies a more personal, intimate quest for meaning — an inner mountain that tests him far beyond the limits of physical endurance.

  • David Arnaud
    Director
    Wild Waters, Ice Waterfalls
  • Hugo Clouzeau
    Director
    Wild Days, Wild Waters
  • Kaki Orr
    Producer
  • Benjamin Védrines
    Key Cast
  • Conrad Anker
    Key Cast
  • Seb Montaz-Rosset
    Cinematography
    From shade to light, Dejame Vivir, Little Red Bus,Langtang
  • Project Type:
    Documentary
  • Runtime:
    1 hour 7 minutes
  • Completion Date:
    August 5, 2025
  • Country of Origin:
    United States
  • Country of Filming:
    Pakistan
  • Language:
    English, French
  • Shooting Format:
    4K
  • Aspect Ratio:
    16:9
  • Film Color:
    Color
  • First-time Filmmaker:
    No
  • Student Project:
    No
Distribution Information
  • The North Face
    Distributor
    Country: Worldwide
    Rights: All Rights
Director Biography - David Arnaud, Hugo Clouzeau

David and Hugo share a common background in whitewater kayaking, but it was their filmmaking careers that brought them together. Over the years they’ve developed their creative touch on numerous commercial projects and award-winning documentaries. Whether at the writer’s desk, behind the camera, in the editing bay, or uncovering rare archival material, they draw on their complementary strengths to bring a unified perspective to their work. K2 – Chasing Shadows is their first film as co-directors.

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Director Statement

When we first heard of Benjamin Védrines and looked him up online, all we saw were headlines: broken speed records, bold solo ascents, raw physical achievement. He was clearly an extraordinary athlete. But the somehow blunt question quickly arose — he’s fast, he’s strong, but does that alone justify making a film about him?

Then we met in person. And in that first conversation, layers began to peel away, revealing more than the stereotyped persona of a record-breaking machine. The contradictions, the questioning, the vulnerability, the quiet unease that often drives people to extremes. Everything an online list of accomplishments can’t capture was right there, revealed with unexpected honesty and clarity by Benjamin himself.

Benjamin’s story goes well beyond performance. This is a story of inner struggle, of reckoning — one that came into sharper focus with each step he took toward K2.