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Ultraman

The minimal story of Erwin Valdebenito

Genre : Documentary

Runtime : 1H 15M

Director : Cristian Leighton

Synopsis

Erwin Valdebenito is an anonymous and quiet man who works in a state office. At the same time, he is an athlete who trains daily for the sport he loves: the ultramarathon. Every morning, Erwin Valdebenito risks his life in the middle of the road, driven by a desire that grows more intense each day. Running to the limits of obsession means looking at the normal and the bizarre, where the mystery of every dream prevails.

Actors

Erwin Valdebenito
Erwin Valdebenito
himself

Crews

Cristian Leighton
Cristian Leighton
Director
Sophie França
Sophie França
Editor
David Bravo
David Bravo
Director of Photography

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