The Ultra Runner is a Canadian documentary film, directed by Mila Aung-Thwin and released in 2026.Pat Mullen, "TIFF Docs Line-up Returns with Hot-Button Topics and Wide-Reaching Slate". Point of View, August 5, 2026. The film is a portrait of Tiberiu Ușeriu, a Romanian man who spent time in prison in his youth due to his criminal history, before turning his life around to become a successful endurance runner.Simona Fodor, "Documentary on Romania's 'Ice Man' Tibi Uşeriu to premiere at Toronto International Film Festival". Romania Insider, August 6, 2026.
The film premiered in the TIFF Docs program at the 2026 Toronto International Film Festival,Matthew Carey, "TIFF Docs Lineup Revealed: Rapinoe, Said, Love, And A Scent Of Musk". Deadline Hollywood, August 5, 2026. where it was second runner-up for the People's Choice Award for Documentaries.Pete Hammond, "‘La Bola Negra’ Wins Oscar Predictive Toronto Film Festival People’s Choice Award". Deadline Hollywood, September 20, 2026.
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