Desert Runners

Desert Runners is a 2013 documentary film directed by Jennifer Steinman that follows a group of nonprofessional runners that attempt to completeDeserts, a series of ultramarathon races often considered the most difficult in the world. Their journeys take them through some of the worlds most beautiful places while pushing the limits of their minds and bodies. It provides a look into the mindset of endurance athletes, and the ways in which humans deal with both heartbreak and achievement.

The film made its world premiere at the Edinburgh International Film Festival in June 2013, its US premiere at the Mill Valley Film Festival in October 2013, and its theatrical premiere in the US on November 29, 2013.Desert Runners has received mostly positive reviews from movie critics. Dennis Harvey from Variety states despite the sometimes excruciating, arguably foolhardy nature of these races...theres an upbeat tenor to Desert Runners that develops real rooting value for the protags. The frequently spectacular surroundings dont hurt, of course, and the pic is nicely turned in all tech departments. Mike Williams of Yahoo Movies claims Desert Runners is an eyeopening piece of documentary making. Itll leave you broken by the end of it because you really feel the pain and limits each competitor pushes his or herself to. Its a bonding process, both for Steinman as a filmmaker, but more significant is the connection between the audience and those featured that cements a strong and genuine adoration and concern. Inspiring. In Lee Stobbs of GQs review, he says You are hooked from the first minute to the 95th..and by the end feeling almost as exhausted. ........

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