An athlete runs against time, against pain, against the impossible. His goal: break the world record for the Camino de Santiago, traveling more than 120 kilometers a day. It began on March 30, 2025. His body couldn't stand it... and yet, his soul wouldn't give up. This is not a documentary about reaching the finish line. It's about daring to take the first step towards a dream that seems unattainable. Because there are defeats that illuminate more than a victory and failures that reveal the true meaning of trying. “WHAT THE ROAD TEACHED ME” is a true story of effort, vulnerability and courage. An intimate look at what happens when we pursue something bigger than ourselves. It's not a story about giving up. It's a story about what we find when we don't.
40 min
Director: Samuel Martín Téllez Direction of Photography: Samuel Martín Téllez, Andrés López Gasca, Irene Hernández Díaz Editing / Editing: Andrés López Gasca Executive Production: Iván Álvarez García Production: Samuel Martín Tellez Produced by: SAMSHUTTER Protagonist: Iván Álvarez García
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