An 18,000-Kilometer Ride to Defy Huntington’s Disease. The Present is a 2023 award-winning adventure documentary that chronicles the extraordinary journey of Dimitri Poffé, a 34-year-old French traveler who set out on a solo cycling expedition from Mexico City to Ushuaia after testing positive for Huntington’s disease—a rare, hereditary, and incurable neurodegenerative disorder that slowly strips individuals of their physical and mental abilities. For Dimitri, this diagnosis was more than a medical reality, it was a life-altering wake-up call. With his father lost to the disease and his sister battling its symptoms for over a decade, genetic studies predicted Dimitri would develop symptoms between ages 35 and 40, a countdown that hung over him like an hourglass. Rather than wait for his body to betray him, Dimitri took action, turning fear into purpose and uncertainty into adventure. He embarked on an 18,000 km cycling odyssey across South America, pushing through deserts, jungles, mountains, and vast plains, mirroring the unpredictable path of his disease. His journey became a symbol of resilience, hope, and defiance, a reminder that, even when the future is uncertain, the present moment is ours to live. More than a test of physical limits, The Present is a deeply human story about connection, solidarity, and the strength to reclaim life on your own terms. Dimitri’s ride stands as an inspiration to all: when faced with the unknown, we can still choose to move forward, one pedal stroke at a time. Best Inspirational Film - Los Angeles Film Awards 2023. Best Cinematography - FASTNET Film Festival 2023. Best Short Documentary - Travel Filmfest 2023. Official Selection 2024: VIMFF.