Documentary for Motorsport Fans
If you’re a fan of car racing, motorbike racing, or endurance motorsport, Dakar: Race Against the Desert is a must-watch documentary that captures the raw emotion, extreme conditions, and relentless determination behind the world’s toughest race – the Dakar Rally.
From a person who has seen an awful lot of Dakar coverage and ancillary productions over the years, to me this film gives the most authentic in-site into what makes people push themselves and their vehicles to the absolute limit in the pursuit of victory in a sport they love.
The Dakar Rally is regarded as the ultimate test of resilience, skill, and endurance, spanning 9000 kilometres over 14 days of gruelling desert terrain and ‘Dakar: Race Against the Desert’, which was filmed during the 2023 Dakar Rally, follows legends like Sebastien Loeb, reigning champion Nasser Al-Attiyah, and pioneers Carlos Sainz and Stephane Peterhansel whilst also spotlighting rising stars like Mason Klein, a fearless rookie, and veterans like Toby Price, who at the time faced his final Dakar on a motorbike.
Featuring Motorsport Legends and Rising Stars
The film follows legendary names in rally racing including:
- 🏁 Sébastien Loeb
- 🏆 Nasser Al-Attiyah (2023 Dakar champion)
- 🚗 Carlos Sainz
- 🏍️ Stéphane Peterhansel
- 🏍️ Toby Price (in what was potentially his final Dakar on two wheels)
- 🌟 Mason Klein, the fearless rookie making waves
Director Jalil Lespert spent over 18 months embedded with drivers, riders, and their families – capturing intimate, unscripted moments of fear, hope, heartbreak, and triumph. It’s an exploration of resilience, risk, and the passion that fuels elite racers through desert extremes.
As the first and only feature documentary about the Dakar Rally, ‘Dakar: Race Against the Desert’ pulls back the curtain of this mythical race to show it for what it really is, an epic contemporary playground for motorsports that defies all pre-conceived notions about racing and ventures to predict what the future of racing will look like.
Where to Watch Dakar: Race Against the Desert
You can now rent or buy “Dakar: Race Against the Desert” on major streaming platforms including:
- 🎬 Amazon Prime Video
- 📺 Apple iTunes
- 📱 Google Play
- 💻 Other VOD platforms worldwide
Don’t miss this high-octane, emotionally charged documentary that redefines what it means to race.
