Running the Pyrenees - We Need Lungs

An extraordinary endurance challenge across the Pyrenees, where the limits of the human body are tested against nature’s unforgiving landscapes, raising awareness for cystic fibrosis and the importance of every breath.

Documentary Specifications

• Year: 2019

• Genre: Documentary

• Languages: English

• Versions: 52 minutes, 67 minutes

• Directed by Ludovico de Maistre

• Cinematography: Massimiliano Manzo

Concept & Journey

Running the Pyrenees – We Need Lungs follows the intense endurance expedition of the ultrarunner Sebastiano Arlotta across the rugged Pyrenees mountain range, highlighting the resilience of both the human spirit and those battling cystic fibrosis. Produced for Kairos Partners – a Julius Baer Group company and Lega Italiana Fibrosi Cistica (LIFC), the documentary blends adventure and advocacy, emphasizing the importance of lung health while navigating one of Europe’s most challenging terrains.

Distribution

• Distributor: Greenhills Media Group

• Platforms: Selected by Amazon Prime Video and various VOD platforms worldwide.