Upro Shors
Documentary film, 1x90' or 1x45'
Two best friends, Felix and Lucas, go on an extraordinary journey through the Caucasus to experience the freedom of the mountains. In the process, they overcome not only physical challenges, but also personal strokes of fate and learn the value of friendship and determination.
Genre: Unscripted
Category: Sports, Adventure & Travel
Language: German, English by arrangement
Filming location(s): Nuremberg, Germany, Georgia
Subtitles: German, English, French, Spanish, Italian
Dubbing: By arrangement
Status: In pre-production
Completion: June 2025
Upro Shors shares the story of two best friends, Felix and Lucas, as they take on a challenging 100-day journey through the rugged landscapes of the Caucasus Mountains. Over more than 100,000 meters of elevation gain, they push through peaks over 5,000 meters tall. But this journey is more than just a physical test—it’s a personal challenge for Felix, who was paralyzed from the neck down just two years earlier after being diagnosed with Guillain-Barré syndrome.
Felix’s drive to regain his strength and freedom in the mountains, despite the effects of his illness, is at the heart of this adventure. By his side is Lucas, his lifelong friend, whose steady support strengthens their bond even further. Their friendship proves just as important as their physical endurance, showing the value of trust and connection.
With sweeping mountain views and personal, heartfelt moments, Upro Shors explores themes of resilience, friendship, and freedom. The film highlights how, even in the face of tough challenges, the determination to keep going can lead to remarkable achievements.
Felix Wachter
Freeride Skiing
Felix Wachter was born in Lauf near Nuremberg in 1996. He discovered his passion for the mountains during his school years and in particular during an exchange year in Canada. After leaving school, he worked as a ski instructor and continued to do so while studying medicine. Today, he works as a qualified ski instructor and as a doctor at the Erlangen Children's Hospital.
Lucas Bürner
Freeride Skiing
Lucas Bürner was born in Lauf in 1997 and discovered his love of the mountains at an early age through his parents. After studying tax law, he moved to Rosenheim to be closer to the mountains. There, alongside his work as a tax auditor, he is often out and about on his splitboard, climbing harness or bike.
