Private Project

Starting Line

This documentary feature follows the journey of three individuals—Mireia, a woman with a jail sentence hanging over her, Toni a man with a hedonistic past, and Enric an estranged father to an abandoned son. All three have been deeply impacted by a lifetime struggle with substance abuse, and that is just the “Starting line.”

However, their recovery story is unique. They’re prescribed an unconventional style of treatment. Running. We follow their journey from never having run more than a few kilometers, to training for the most challenging race of their lives - a half marathon in the Pyrenees mountains. Exercise becomes a part of their identity, and in a small gym nestled in the busy nightlife streets of Barcelona, they develop an unbreakable bond. Neither distance running, nor sobriety come easy. Can they keep themselves, and each other, on track?

  • Paula Aguirre
    Director
  • Lacielle Galipeau
    Director
  • Mary Hanna
    Director
  • Hugues Joseph
    Director
  • Nikos Kefalas
    Director
  • Chloe Langmuir
    Director
  • Christina Lao
    Director
  • Mustafa Memis
    Director
  • Kristen Morison
    Director
  • Florence Piel
    Director
  • Ruggero Ragonesi
    Director
  • Angus Webster
    Director
  • Priya Woods
    Director
  • Paula Aguirre
    Writer
  • Lacielle Galipeau
    Writer
  • Hugues Joseph
    Writer
  • Nikos Kefalas
    Writer
  • Chloe Langmuir
    Writer
  • Christina Lao
    Writer
  • Mustafa Memis
    Writer
  • Kristen Morison
    Writer
  • Florence Piel
    Writer
  • Ruggero Ragonesi
    Writer
  • Angus Webster
    Writer
  • Priya Woods
    Writer
  • Mary Hanna
    Writer
  • John English
    Producer
  • Tom Garner
    Producer
  • Rosie Williams
    Producer
  • Kim Krehl
    Producer
  • Mireia Bonavida
    Key Cast
  • Toni
    Key Cast
  • Enric Matteo
    Key Cast
  • Irene Fernandez
    Key Cast
  • Project Title (Original Language):
    Línea de Salida
  • Project Type:
    Documentary, Feature
  • Runtime:
    1 hour 4 minutes 25 seconds
  • Completion Date:
    September 21, 2023
  • Production Budget:
    25,000 EUR
  • Country of Origin:
    Spain
  • Country of Filming:
    Spain
  • Language:
    Catalan, Spanish
  • Shooting Format:
    Digital
  • Aspect Ratio:
    16.9
  • Film Color:
    Color
  • First-time Filmmaker:
    Yes
  • Student Project:
    No
  • Cinema Girona
    Barcelona
    Spain
    September 21, 2023
    Spain
Director Biography - Paula Aguirre, Lacielle Galipeau, Mary Hanna, Hugues Joseph, Nikos Kefalas, Chloe Langmuir, Christina Lao, Mustafa Memis, Kristen Morison, Florence Piel, Ruggero Ragonesi, Angus Webster, Priya Woods

We are a collective of documentary filmmakers, from various global backgrounds. Over the last year, we have written, directed, produced and edited a fully self-funded feature film. We set out to make a film with a great social impact, whilst forming great bonds with our three main protagonists.

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Director Statement

Our mission is to share the inspiring stories of Enric, Mireia, and Toni, battling the stigma of alcohol and drug abuse. Through their journeys, we aim to promote hope, recovery, and resilience while raising awareness about accessible treatment options. By breaking the silence surrounding addiction, we strive to inspire individuals to seek help, educate communities, and create a world of compassion and inclusivity.