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201890 minPGdocumentary

5.0/ 10(1 rating)• TMDB

From Core to Sun

201890 minPGdocumentary

5.0/ 10(1 rating)• TMDB

Ecuadorian athlete Millán Ludeña trains rigorously to become the first person from Ecuador to set a new Guinness World Record.

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Oliver Lee Garland

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Ecuadorian athlete Millán Ludeña trains rigorously to become the first person from Ecuador to set a new Guinness World Record.

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Oliver Lee Garlanddirector

Carolina Sosa

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Millán Ludeña trains in Ecuador with the goal of becoming the first person from the country to set a new Guinness World Record. His preparation involves intense physical training and support from his community. The film follows Ludeña as he faces various challenges on his path to this achievement. It captures the emotional weight of national pride and reflects the determination of Ecuadorian athletes in the competitive sports arena. Directed by Oliver Lee Garland, the documentary runs for 90 minutes.

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