The Penguin Runner (2013)
A South African scuba instructor Dave Chamberlain departed Walvis Bay, Namibia on a 4 month 2700km running journey. Battling extreme temperatures, water scarcity and a few local wildlife encounters, the film looks at the inspiration and drivers behind such a project.
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| Synopsis | In October 2012, South African scuba instructor Dave Chamberlain departed Walvis Bay, Namibia on a 2700km-unsupported run. On a liquid only diet and running with a pram containing a tent and sleeping bag amongst other things. Dave entered Port Elizabeth, South Africa after 4 continuous months of running. Australian Photographer and Filmmaker Morgan Cardiff documented 4 weeks of his run, through the Southern Namibian Desert and into the Northern Cape of South Africa. Battling extreme temperatures, water scarcity and a few local wildlife encounters, the film looks at the inspiration and drivers behind such a project and takes you on a visual journey through the oldest desert on the planet. Official Selections: Sheffield Adventure Film Festival 2014 Danish Adventure Film Festival 2013 Why not? Adventure Film Festival Ireland 2013 Buxton Adventure Festival 2013 |
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| Genres | Adventure Travel, Adventure Documentaries |
| Athletes | Dave Chamberlain |
| Director | Morgan Cardiff |
| Studio | Rhys Morgan Images |
| Rating | not rated |
| Running Time | 21 minutes |
| Audio Language | English | Stereo |
| Streaming Resolution | HD | 1920x1080 |
| Download Resolution | SD | 852x480 (275.58 MB) and HD | 1280x720 (670.12 MB) |
| Additional Features | Chapter Markers |
