Project Detail

Breathe

Synopsis

Inspired by the true story of Robin Cavendish, a handsome, brilliant and adventurous young man whose life takes a dramatic turn when polio leaves him paralysed.
Robin’s wife Diana's devotion and determination help them transcend his disability. Together they refuse to be imprisoned by his suffering, travelling the world and transforming the lives of others with their humour, courage and lust for life.
Official Selection BFI London Film Festival 2017 - Opening Night Gala

Details

Year
2017
Type of film
Features
Running time
114 mins
Director
Andy Serkis 1st Feature
Producer
Jonathan Cavendish, Andy Serkis
Executive Producer
Claudia Bluemhuber, Hugo Grumbar, Tim Haslam, Ian Hutchinson, Phil Robertson, James Spring
Editor
Masahiro Hirakubo
Screenwriter
William Nicholson
Director of Photography
Robert Richardson
Production Designer
James Merifield
Principal cast
Andrew Garfield, Claire Foy, Tom Hollander, Diana Rigg, Miranda Raison, Hugh Bonneville, Stephen Mangan, Ed Speelers

Genre

Categories

Production Status

Production Company

An Imaginarium Productions production with support from Silver Reel, BFI and BBC Films

Imaginarium Productions

Ealing Studios
Ealing Green
London
W5 5EP

Sales Company

Embankment Films

Westbourne Studios – WE 020
242 Acklam Road
London
W10 5JJ

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