Documentary
Few hikers start the PCT and finish. Even fewer clock a time faster than five months. Professional dentist, dedicated dad, and casual ultrarunner Karel Sabbe is not like most hikers. Backcountry’s new full-length documentary follows Karel as he vies to set the speed record... again.
MOVIE COMMENTS
SIMILAR MOVIES
Chasing 100
The Runner: Extreme UltraRunner David Horton
The Edge of Possible: A Barkley Marathons Tale
Solace
Runaway
Brian Reynolds: The Leadville Trail 100
Running Out
Dreama Team
#17 - To Finish The Barkley Marathons
Six Million Steps: A Journey Inward
Alone On The Trail
To Die Alone
Os Maus Patriotas
Ulster
Kicked Out: From Care to Chaos
Military Training
Le Feu Sacré, Lumière de la résurrection du Christ
Chelsea FC - Season Review 2006/07
Little Palestine: Diary of a Siege
Letters Live from the Archive: Union Chapel
SIMILAR MOVIES
Chasing 100
IMDB 0 | Jan , 2025
Cameron Balser had just returned home from his 12,000 mile run around the perimeter of the United States. His home town running group, Meshingomesia Track Club, was hosting their annual last man standing/back yard ultra, "Prairie On Fire." Prairie on Fire was going into their 3rd year as a race and they had yet to have anyone reach 100 miles. Cameron, who had won the race in 2023, was still recovering from his epic run, but, had made a promise to come back in 2024 to help achieve that milestone.The Runner: Extreme UltraRunner David Horton
IMDB 0 | Jan , 2006
THE RUNNER follows Extreme UltraRunner David Horton as he runs more than 40 miles per day for 66 consecutive days in an attempt to set the speed record on the 2,700 mile Pacific Crest Trail from Mexico to Canada. An epic adventure of human endurance.The Edge of Possible: A Barkley Marathons Tale
IMDB 0 | Mar , 2025
The Edge of Possible: A Barkley Marathon Tale takes you deep inside the legendary Barkley Marathons, the world’s most elusive and punishing ultramarathon. Set in the unforgiving terrain of Frozen Head State Park, this film follows elite ultrarunner Harvey Lewis as he battles the course, his limits, and time itself. Halfway through, we meet Jasmin Paris, whose grit and endurance add another layer to this epic test of human resilience. With insights from race founder Lazarus Lake, past Barkley finisher John Kelly, Gary Robbins and others, this documentary is an unprecedented look at the fine line between ambition and impossibility.Solace
IMDB 0 | Dec , 2021
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.Runaway
IMDB 7 | Feb , 2019
Filmmaker, Preston Hartley, follows 44 year-old PTSD sufferer Scott Cunliffe on an amazing journey. A number of years ago a series of traumatic events while working in Asia left Scott feeling alone, isolated and struggling to cope. Now, turning his personal tragedy into positive change, Scott will embark on a journey of redemption as he begins a remarkable challenge of running 3,000 miles to every Burnley FC away game in the 2019 season, to raise money and awareness for mental health and local charities.Brian Reynolds: The Leadville Trail 100
IMDB 0 | Mar , 2024
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.Running Out
IMDB 8 | Oct , 2021
A Bryan Hynes documentary following the story of Ultra Runner Lucy Bartholomew as she runs the the 231km Larapinta Trail in the Northern Territory Australia. From Lucys early beginnings into the sport of Ultra running, the film looks behind the curtain into the raw and upfront realities of ultra running and the undertaking of a project on this scale. The film shines a light on going beyond limits, the value of community, and showcasing some of the most beautiful landscapes of central Australia.Dreama Team
IMDB 0 | Jun , 2023
Dreama Team is a film about a mom and amateur runner named Dreama Walton, as she competes in America's biggest ultra-marathon: The Western States 100. As she pushes to finish the historic race in under 24 hours, she draws inspiration from painful experiences in her youth, and the positive influence of others in the present. Dreama is determined to prove to her daughter the value of doing hard things.#17 - To Finish The Barkley Marathons
IMDB 5 | Feb , 2024
An unprecedented look into the psyche of Karel Sabbe in his attempt to finish the legendary Barkley Marathons. As the first documentary focusing on a finisher, it unveils Sabbe's mental fortitude and physical resilience in tackling the brutal course. Through intimate interviews and captivating footage, viewers gain invaluable insights into the mindset required to endure the grueling challenges of the Barkley.Six Million Steps: A Journey Inward
IMDB 5 | Apr , 2011
"Six Million Steps" is a documentary film that chronicles the lives of hikers during their adventure on the Pacific Crest Trail, which spans 2,650 miles, the length of the U.S. Pacific coast.Alone On The Trail
IMDB 0 | Sep , 2022
An intimate portrait of a unique sportswoman in extreme life roles. Mother of three adopted children, world and European champion in fitness and record holder on long distances throughout Slovakia. Soňa Kopčoková is a former professional fitness athlete with the titles of World and European Champion. After the end of her elite sporting career, she devoted herself fully to her family until she discovered that she loves long-distance running in the mountains. And so today she fulfils her dreams in the hills, running often only by herself... On June 16, 2021, she reached Devín after 11 days, 15 hours and 30 minutes in a new Slovak women's record on the SNP Heroes' Route route. From Dukla to Bratislava, she ran alone, without support and with only a single backpack where she carried everything, she needed to survive...To Die Alone
IMDB 0 | Feb , 2024
After suffering a terrible injury while hiking the Pacific Crest Trail, Irving must find a way to escape the woods alive and confront her inner demons with the help of a stranger.Os Maus Patriotas
IMDB 0 | Oct , 2024
Ulster
IMDB 0 | Oct , 1941
British documentary on how the community of Ulster got converted to war times.Kicked Out: From Care to Chaos
IMDB 0 | Aug , 2017
A deeply personal documentary in which film-maker Rebecca Southworth traces her own life, abused by her father and taken into care, and asks why so many people lead troubled lives after leaving care.Military Training
IMDB 0 | Nov , 1941
Training Film No. A-3: Poor Instruction, Rifle Litter, First Aid Demonstration, Bayonet Drill, Firing Range Instruction, Drill Squad, Charts and Instruction.Le Feu Sacré, Lumière de la résurrection du Christ
IMDB 0 | Oct , 2024
In a small village in eastern France, a Christian man prays in a chapel before the Blessed Sacrament. Meditating on the real presence of Christ, he remembers that in Jerusalem, for centuries, a mysterious flame has appeared every year in Jesus' empty tomb, on Holy Saturday of Orthodox Easter. Considered a manifest sign of the resurrection, this light, which mysteriously materializes in the holy tomb, seems to be a gift from Christ, a sign to the world that he has truly risen and remains present among us.Chelsea FC - Season Review 2006/07
IMDB 10 | Jun , 2007
The 2006/07 season has proved a rollercoaster ride for Chelsea FC and its fans but once again the club emerged triumphant with two more cups to add to the trophy cabinet and many more wonderful memories to savour. For the majority of the season, José Mourinho and his players battled to achieve what no other team had managed in the history of English football - the quadruple! Eventually injuries, which had dogged the side throughout the campaign, and fatigue caught up with them and they had to settle for a cracking double with victory in the Carling Cup and FA Cup. The Blues defeated their arch-rivals Manchester United with a dramatic victory in the first FA Cup at the new Wembley Stadium to complete José Mourinho's collection of medals in English football. This programme is packed with the action, drama and goals from this incredible 2006/07 season. Relive all these wonderful moments time and time again.Little Palestine: Diary of a Siege
IMDB 7.5 | May , 2021
During the Syrian civil war, the district of Yarmouk, home to thousands of Palestinians, became the scene of dramatic and ferocious fighting. Little Palestine (Diary of a Siege) is a film that follows the destiny of civilians during the brutal sieges, imposed by the Syrian regime, that took place in the wake of the battles. With his camera, Abdallah Al-Khatib composes a love song to a place that proudly resists the atrocities of war.Letters Live from the Archive: Union Chapel
IMDB 7 | Mar , 2021
Since 2017, Letters Live has produced 11 shows at the Union Chapel, with no two shows being the same.