MTV has announced the release of its new documentary, ‘Moving Mountains Within,’ set to premiere on August 7, 2024, exclusively on JioCinema Premium.

Directed by Abhishek Kumawat and produced by Dr. Rajat Chauhan and Abhishek Kumawat, this compelling documentary takes viewers on an extraordinary journey through the plateau of Ladakh, capturing the awe-inspiring challenges and victories faced by ultra-runners in one of the world’s toughest races: La Ultra – The High.

This 60-minute film is not just about race; it is a testament to human passion and resilience. Filmed in August 2019, it showcases ultra-runners tackling the formidable task of running at Ladakh’s 17,582 ft altitude while battling rapidly changing weather conditions, a statement from Viacom18 said.

The documentary covers distances of 55, 111, 222, 333, and an astounding 555 km. In this harsh, desert-like terrain, where ordinary people struggle to breathe and risk dying from altitude sickness, some runners attempted to complete 555 km in 132 hours for the first time, making it one of the toughest races in the world.

The runners featured in the documentary include Mathew Maday (555 km) and Cassandra Turner (222 km), a couple from the US and successful entrepreneurs; Jason Reardon (555 km), an ex-military man from Australia; Ashish Kasodekar (555 km), a 40-year-old runner from India who previously completed 333 km in La Ultra 2018; Shikha Pahwa (222 km), a restaurant owner from Delhi; and Lukasz Sagan, who left his job to train for La Ultra.

What makes this race truly unique is that there is no prize money or reward – the runners are driven by their pure passion for running. The documentary beautifully captures the camaraderie and smiles among the runners while also portraying how they brave heavy snowfall, physical breakdowns, and mental challenges to triumph over the gruelling conditions.

Anshul Ailawadi, Business Head – Youth & English Cluster at Viacom18 Media Private Limited, expressed his excitement by stating: “We are incredibly excited to bring ‘Moving Mountains Within’ to our JioCinema Premium users. The ultra-runners are a living example of what the human mind and body can achieve. As a premier youth entertainment brand, we’re proud to diversify our non-fiction content offerings with authentic stories that provide a deeper connection to Gen Z and Millennials, who are searching for purpose and meaning.”