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LONG DISTANCE RUNNER / DŁUGODYSTANSOWIEC

LONG DISTANCE RUNNER

director: Jacek Szarański

produced in: 2008

runtime: 20

cinematography: Dominik Zadęcki

editing: Rafał Samborski

production: Stowarzyszenie Filmowców Polskich, Telewizja Polska - TVP Kultura, Eureka Media

copy: video

The character of the film – the retired miner from the Silesia – has 78 thousand kilometres in his legs. Right now, he starts encircling the earth for the second time. He trains unique and out-of-the-way sport discipline in Poland – ultramarathon. He is able to run 378 km within two days continually – distance between Bielsko Biała and Warsaw. His achievements are impressive: 3. Place in the world championship in 48-hour run and 2. Place in the European championship in 24-hour run. However, he is still asking himself a question: what would it be if he has not taken some decision in the face of family tragedy 18 years ago … 

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