Breath Beyond follows endurance athlete Klaas Willems on an extraordinary journey from the trails of Sardinia to the start line of the Lavaredo Ultra Trail 50K in the Dolomites.
Living with cystic fibrosis and having overcome cancer, Klaas refuses to let his condition define him. Instead, he continues to pursue a life shaped by movement, mountains, friendship, and the outdoors.
Filmed in Ulassai, Sardinia, this documentary explores the place Klaas calls home, a unique landscape of cliffs, trails, and community that has become the foundation of his training, climbing, and trail running adventures.
Driven by the goal of reaching the Lavaredo Ultra Trail, one of the most iconic trail running events in the world, Klaas faces months of preparation, setbacks, uncertainty, and physical challenges. From everyday life in Sardinia's famous Blue Zone to the rugged trails of the Dolomites, this story is about resilience, determination, and finding the courage to stand on the start line.
"The digestion problems and blocked back from too much coughing didn't help me believe I could start. But I wanted to see it step by step. To put on my running shoes and vest was maybe the biggest step."
More than a running film, Breath Beyond is a story about overcoming adversity, pursuing ambitious goals, and staying connected to the mountains that inspire us.
Breath Beyond | Mountains, Home, and the Goals That Move Us Forward
Breath Beyond follows endurance athlete Klaas Willems on an extraordinary journey from the trails of Sardinia to the start line of the Lavaredo Ultra Trail 50K in the Dolomites.