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CONFESSIONS OF A RUNNER (2020, Lebanon)
Short Documentary, Sports, Addiction, Recovery
Running Time: 29 min
NOMINATED FOR THE BEST SHORT DOCUMENTARY FILM AWARD
Director: Bachar Khattar
Producers: Bachar Khattar, Patrick Vaughan, Denise Jabbour, Jerome Gary, Tim Rockwood
Cast: Patrick Vaughan, Avedis Kalpaklian, Ali Kedami, Laurent Esteoule-Bado, Phyllis Neriah Tsang
Logline: Healing and redemption while pursuing a running record on the 470km Lebanon Mountain Trail.
Synopsis: Ultra-running evokes notions of insanity, dedication, and the pursuit of mind over body. A blend of eye-popping scenery, extreme human achievement, and revealing personal stories, Confessions of a Runner features Patrick Vaughan – an accomplished trail runner, small business owner, parent, and survivor of serious physical impairments – as he shares his story of healing and redemption while pursuing the record for completing the 470km Lebanon Mountain Trail. Exquisite handheld and drone cinematography and a soundtrack from local musicians provide context to this rugged north-to-south trail run, traversing from Syria to the Israeli border. Experience the Lebanese Mountain Trail through the strides and sweat of Patrick and the experiences of guide and record-holder Avedis Kalpaklian and other local runners. Patrick keeps one eye on his GPS and the other eye on the prize, breaking the record of eight days set by Avedis, a stand-out Lebanese mountain athlete and ultra-runner. Unscripted and unpredictable, Confessions is an exploration of what has driven Patrick to run incredible distances and redefine his limits in an inspiring journey to peace and redemption.
Notable Screenings & Awards: Independent Shorts Awards (June 2020): Best Documentary Short (Platinum), Independent Shorts Awards (June 2020): Best Original Score: Emile Aouad.
