
Conquering the Dragon
“Film of the 2017 Berghaus Dragon’s Back Race®”
Synopsis
The legendary Dragon’s Back Race follows the mountainous spine of Wales from north to south. This incredible 5-day journey is 315 kilometres long with 15,500 metres of ascent across wild, trackless, remote and mountainous terrain. It is the toughest 5-day mountain race in the world. This film focuses on the highs and lows of five participants as they set out to conquer The Dragon. Each of them has a unique and emotional story to tell of their battle against the enormous physical and mental challenges of the race.
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Conquering The Dragon - Film of the 2017 Berghaus Dragon’s Back Race®
Type: Featurette • Published 2020-03-26
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- Director
- Richard Heap
- Original Title
- Conquering the Dragon
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 37m
- Production Studios
- Ourea Events, Slackjaw Film
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Richard Heap
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Richard Heap
Director
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What is Conquering the Dragon about?
The legendary Dragon’s Back Race follows the mountainous spine of Wales from north to south. This incredible 5-day journey is 315 kilometres long with 15,500 metres of ascent across wild, trackless, remote and mountainous terrain. It is the toughest 5-day mountain race in the world. This film focuses on the highs and lows of five participants as they set out to conquer The Dragon. Each of them has a unique and emotional story to tell of their battle against the enormous physical and mental challenges of the race.
Who directed Conquering the Dragon?
Conquering the Dragon was directed by Richard Heap.
Who stars in Conquering the Dragon?
The principal cast of Conquering the Dragon includes Vassos Alexander, Sabrina Verjee, Paula Ijzerman, Huw Jack Brassington, Ita Emanuela Marzotto.
When was Conquering the Dragon released and how long is it?
Conquering the Dragon was released in 2017 with a total runtime of 37m.



















