Project Detail

The Deepest Breath

Synopsis

A champion and an expert safety diver seemed destined for one another despite the different paths they took to meet at pinnacle of the freediving world. The thrilling rewards and inescapable risks of chasing dreams through the depths of the ocean.
Official Selection Sundance Film Festival 2023 - Premieres - World premiere
Official Selection Hot Docs 2023 - Special Presentation
Official Selection Sheffield DocFest 2023

Details

Year
2023
Type of project
Features
Running time
108 min
Director
Laura McGann
Producer
John Battsek, Jamie D'Alton, Anne McLoughlin, Sarah Thomson
Screenwriter
Laura McGann
Composer
Nainita Desai

Categories

Production Status

Production Company

UK, US, Ireland co-production

A24 (US), Motive Pictures (UK), Raw (UK), Ventureland (US)

Sales Company

Netflix

5808 W Sunset Blvd
Floor 8
90028 Los Angeles
USA

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