An epic 18.000-kilometer (11.200 mi) ride for Huntington’s disease from Mexico to Patagonia.
“The Present” is a 2023 award-winning adventure documentary featuring the story of Dimitri Poffé, a 34-year-old French traveler who left his native France to undertake a cycling trip from Mexico City to Ushuaia after he tested positive for Huntington’s disease. Huntington’s disease is a rare neurodegenerative, hereditary, and incurable disease.
Dimitri’s father passed away because of Huntington’s 20 years ago, and his sister has been developing the symptoms for the past 13 years. According to studies, Dimitri should develop the symptoms between 35 and 40 years old.
On his adventure across South America, Dimitri visits researchers, associations, and people affected by the disease to raise awareness and share a message of hope.
“The Present” is an inspiring story of solidarity showcasing the importance of living life to the fullest.
How to support Huntington’s Disease through Explore for Huntington: https://exploreforhuntington.com
Produced by Cascada Expediciones and directed and filmed by award-winning director Timothy Dhalleine. It was released in August 2023.
Original soundtrack by Bastian Bascuñan and Miguel Johnson
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