The Present
Synopsis
At 34, French traveler Dimitri Poffé tested positive for Huntington's disease, a rare, hereditary, incurable disorder that slowly erodes body and mind. His father died of it; his sister has fought its symptoms for over a decade. Genetic studies predicted Dimitri's own symptoms would begin between 35 and 40 — a countdown he could not stop. Rather than wait, he got on a bicycle. Alone, he rode 18,000 kilometers from Mexico City to Ushuaia, crossing deserts, jungles, mountains and endless plains, a route as unpredictable as the disease itself. What began as defiance became something larger: a story of resilience, solidarity and the strength to reclaim life on your own terms. More than a test of physical limits, The Present is a reminder that when the future is uncertain, the present is still ours to live — one pedal stroke at a time.
Release History & Theatrical Window
Avant-Première
Festival / Special Debut
04/12/2024
VOD & Digital Platforms
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Timothy Dhalleine
- Original Score
- Miguel Johnson, bastian bascuñan, onoychenko, boraj, Lexin Music, Timothy Dhalleine
- Original Title
- The Present
- Country of Origin
- France
- Release Date
- 05/09/2023
- Spoken Languages
- English, French
- Runtime
- Unknown
- Production Studios
- cascada expediciones
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Timothy Dhalleine
Miguel Johnson, bastian bascuñan, onoychenko, boraj, Lexin Music, Timothy Dhalleine
Department Leadership Roster
Timothy Dhalleine
Director
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for The Present.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Present
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Present about?
At 34, French traveler Dimitri Poffé tested positive for Huntington's disease, a rare, hereditary, incurable disorder that slowly erodes body and mind. His father died of it; his sister has fought its symptoms for over a decade. Genetic studies predicted Dimitri's own symptoms would begin between 35 and 40 — a countdown he could not stop. Rather than wait, he got on a bicycle. Alone, he rode 18,000 kilometers from Mexico City to Ushuaia, crossing deserts, jungles, mountains and endless plains, a route as unpredictable as the disease itself. What began as defiance became something larger: a story of resilience, solidarity and the strength to reclaim life on your own terms. More than a test of physical limits, The Present is a reminder that when the future is uncertain, the present is still ours to live — one pedal stroke at a time.
Who directed The Present?
The Present was directed by Timothy Dhalleine.
Who stars in The Present?
The principal cast of The Present includes Not specified.
When was The Present released and how long is it?
The Present was released in 2023 with a total runtime of Unknown.
Who composed the musical score for The Present?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Present was composed by Miguel Johnson, bastian bascuñan, onoychenko, boraj, Lexin Music, Timothy Dhalleine.