Oparty na niesamowitej prawdziwej historii o wytrwałości, przyjaźni i triumfie ludzkiego ducha film "Nyad" to kronika pasjonującego rozdziału w życiu światowej klasy sportsmenki Diany Nyad. Trzy dekady po zrezygnowaniu z udziału w maratonach pływackich na rzecz kariery wybitnej dziennikarki sportowej, w wieku 60 lat, Diana (w tej roli czterokrotnie nominowana do Oscara Annette Bening) postanawia spełnić swoje odwieczne marzenie – pokonać wpław liczącą 177 kilometrów trasę z Kuby na Florydę, często nazywaną "Everestem pływania". Pragnąc zostać pierwszym człowiekiem, który pokona ten dystans bez klatki chroniącej przed rekinami, Diana rozpoczyna ekscytującą, czteroletnią podróż ze swoją najlepszą przyjaciółką i trenerką Bonnie Stoll (w tej roli dwukrotna zdobywczyni Oscara Jodie Foster) oraz oddanym zespołem żeglarskim.
Gunther Strobbe (Kenneth Vanbaeden) mieszka w domu swojej babci (Gilda De Bal) razem z ojcem Celle (Koen De Graeve) i trzema wujami. Mężczyźni nie zadają sobie trudu, by znaleźć pracę. Czas upływa im na piciu, bijatykach, hazardzie i erotycznych przygodach. Gunther nie chce żyć na marginesie społecznym, lecz z powodu swego pochodzenia jest traktowany, jak gdyby już do niego należał. Chłopak marzy, by zostać pisarzem. Dzięki temu udaje mu się wyrwać z patologicznej rodziny. Dorosły Gunhter (Valentijn Dhaenens) wciąż boryka się jednak ze swoją przeszłością i nie może odnaleźć się w otaczającym go świecie.
Biopic of Malcolm Campbell, detailing his tumultuous life and extreme drive as he attempts to break the world speed records on land and water.
~ 3.9 km Swim ~ 180 km Bike ~ 42.2 km Run ~
The impossible journey to complete the first ever long-distance triathlon in Antarctica, The Iceman. To prove that limitations are perceptions.
After six months of scientifically advanced training, three of the world's most elite distance runners set out to break the two-hour marathon barrier. These pioneers go on a global trek to defy the unthinkable and break the two-hour feat, from testing in wind tunnels and running labs in the United States, to balancing training with their day-to- day lives in eastern Africa, to the final heart-pounding race in Italy.
The first behind the scenes look revealing the movie magic of the men and women of the stunt profession, Hollywood's unsung heroes. Charlie Sheen and Stuntman Hall of Famer BJ Davis host.
A wine documentary exploring the most suitable types of wine in extreme environments for the future of tourism. Episode 1 follows sommelier Bojan Radulovic and the deepest professional wine tasting ever attempted at -300m in a submersible.
Although technology continues to evolve, a group of die-hard gamers refuses to abandon the classic arcade games of yesteryear. The 80's live on for these enthusiasts, who compete against each other and history to record the world's highest scores. Portland gamer Bill Carlton is one of the most brazen, fearlessly taking on some of the toughest records on the books. HIGH SCORE follows Bill as he attempts to take down the Atari classic Missile Command and its twenty year-old record. To get the 80 million points he'll have to play the game on one quarter for over two days straight. There is no pause button. There will be no sleep. There can only be one victor in this classic story of Man versus Missile Command.
Résilience traces the story of Kevin Rolland during his world record attempt on a quarter pipe at a very important time in his life. He puts all his cards on the table hoping for the best possible outcome.
A documentary about bizarre residents of Shutka, a Macedonian village built on the former city dump area. Shutka, where everyone is the champion of something. This film is a celebration of the culture, humor, spirit, oddities and idiosyncrasies of the Roma, one of the world's poorest and most persecuted peoples. Ultimately we are instructed in the celebration of life despite any and all circumstances - everyone is of value here.
The story about Armand Duplantis. From wonder child to world record after world record in pole vaulting.
Two friends, Don and Dave were diving in the cave of Boesmansgat: 283 meters. Right before surfacing up, Dave - who'd just broken a world record - finds a body. They decide to dive back and retrieve it.
Czy kręcenie siedemnastoma hula hop na nodze przez pół dnia to już talent czy tylko dziwna obsesja? Dla niektórych ustanowienie rekordu Guinnessa to spełnienie marzenia o sławie i fortunie. Czasem się udaje, z reguły nie. Były marynarz George Hood próbuje pobić rekord w najdłuższej jeździe na stacjonarnym rowerze: 85 godzin. Gdy pedałuje 12 mil na godzinę, nigdzie nie zmierza, nic ciekawego nie widzi po drodze, walczy jedynie z demonami z przeszłości, które dosłownie nie dają mu spać. Obsesja Michala Kaprala zaczęła się, gdy był chorowitym dzieckiem, które marzyło, by stać się atletą. Dziś biega i żongluje jednocześnie. Z kolei Teksańczyk Steve łapie ustami winogrona, a na całej planecie Ziemia lepszy jest od niego jedynie pewien 70-latek. Film jest kolekcją rekordzistów-dziwaków, którzy wykonują rozmaite czynności z pasją, ambicją i poświęceniem, byleby wpisać się do Księgi rekordów Guinnessa. Twórcy dokumentu próbują odpowiedzieć na pytanie, dlaczego.
Since signing up for a paragliding course 14 years ago, Benjamin Jordan had dreamt of completing an unpowered aerial journey, straight up the spine of the Canadian Rockies. He imagined soaring over glaciers, landing high in the alpine, bathing in turquoise waters, then flying on as he made his way over 1200 km, from Montana to Prince George, BC But there was a catch. Nobody had ever done it before, and for one, very good, reason. Join this unprecedented, Aerial and Mountain Adventure as you soar across British Columbia & Alberta's most impressive mountains. And brace yourself for the darkness, as Jordan reveals the inner struggle, mindset and motivation, required to push forward in the face of such risk.
In 1939, driven by a desire for fame and fortune English amateur Tommy Godwin cycled a world record 75,065 miles in one year setting out from home each day through bitter winters and the blackouts of World War Two. He became the fastest person to cycle 100,000 miles in just 500 days. After this epic feat of endurance, Tommy had to learn to walk again and uncurl his hands! The madcap record has only been attempted by a handful of determined souls and Tommy’s record stood for 76 years making it one of the greatest, but also most overlooked sporting achievements. Ultra endurance athlete and round the world cycling record holder Mark Beaumont is on a mission to shine a light on Tommy’s ride. He delves deeper into Tommy’s story and finds out if he has the physical and mental stamina to take on Godwin’s record.
Addicted to breaking records, this former world champion puts his mind and body on the line one last time. 20 years after his last world record he is in the American desert looking for purpose and salvation on a speed machine he built in his Scottish kitchen. Will his ageing body and fragile psyche cope with the pressure he will find on Nevada's State Route 305?
One of the most successful ultrarunners of all time Lithuanian Aleksandr Sorokin talks about challenges, emotions and thoughts running 24h in World Championship in Verona, Italy. He openly describes the hardest moments of his attempt to break 24h running world record. That is one of the rare moments when elite athlete talks about weaknesses and pressure he feels every day and how he cope with it.
During the summer of 2021, some of the best highliners in the world head for the iconic Lapporten Gap just outside Abisko in Northern Sweden. The plan is to put up a two-kilometer-long highline 600 metres above the deck and then walk across. If they succeed, it will be a new world record.