4500km around Central Europe | A CYCLING SHORT FILM

In April 2025, I set off to cycle around Central Europe. I rode through 7 countries, crossed mountains, swam in lakes. I learnt about myself and the landscapes that I was travelling through. This short film chronicles some of the experiences I had.

Cast

Noah Emmens

as Themself

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