The Deepest Breath

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The Deepest Breath

PG

2023

1h 48m

Documentary

Biography

Sports

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A champion freediver trains to break a world record with the help of an expert safety diver, and the two form an emotional bond that feels like fate. This heart-stopping film follows the paths they took to meet at the pinnacle of the freediving world, documenting the thrilling rewards -- and inescapable risks -- of chasing a dream through the silent depths of the ocean.

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Critics Consensus

A compelling documentary that can feel like a thriller, The Deepest Breath couples real-life tragedy with stunning footage of the ocean's depths.

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Bilge Ebiri

New York Magazine/Vulture

12/09/2023

This is, ultimately, an elegant and deeply moving picture.

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Maxwell Rabb

Chicago Reader

07/29/2023

The Deepest Breath rivals Free Solo as one of the most anxiety-inducing extreme sports documentaries ever.

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Sam Adams

Slate

07/28/2023

The Deepest Breath gambles that you’ll be so blown away by its big reveal that you’ll banish any thought of how it was arranged. But as affected as I was, I’m not sure it was worth it.

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Dennis Schwartz

Dennis Schwartz Movie Reviews

01/07/2024

B-

Distinguishes itself through its amazing underwater footage.

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Annlee Ellingson

CineWomen

12/05/2023

"The Deepest Breath" offers an intimate entrée into an obscure sport and the intense personalities who partake in it.

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Savina Petkova

A Good Movie To Watch

10/29/2023

7.3/10

The Deepest Breath capitalizes on that very spectacle—being exposed to death and conquering it—and banks on using archival footage of world records and training.

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Joao C

02/27/2024

Great story. Could only the be a bit faster on the beggining when telling a bunch of random people's history.

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Daniel N

@Daniel1 12/17/2023

An extremely intense documentary about an extremely intense sport. Up there with Free Solo and it will stay with you for a while.

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peter S

11/27/2023

You have to see this movie. It is cut from real footage but assembled together to make it look like a film. Extraordinary when you know that everything on the screen is for real. This is next level fabulous.

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matthias s

11/11/2023

"The Deepest Breath" is a beautifully crafted and captivating documentary that masterfully blends stunning visuals, thrilling suspense, and genuine human stories. Whether you're an avid fan of underwater exploration or simply looking for a thought-provoking and inspiring film, this documentary will leave you in awe of the human spirit and the wonders of the ocean depths. Prepare to be mesmerized and moved by "The Deepest Breath.

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A L

10/09/2023

Absolutely breathtaking

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Terin B

10/03/2023

Absolutely mesmerizing! 'The Deepest Breath' documentary takes you on an unforgettable journey into the profound depths of human experience. The storytelling is masterfully crafted, weaving together emotions, science, and breathtaking visuals. A thought-provoking exploration that leaves you with a newfound appreciation for the beauty of breath and life itself. A five-star masterpiece that resonates long after the credits roll.

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Synopsis

A champion freediver trains to break a world record with the help of an expert safety diver, and the two form an emotional bond that feels like fate. This heart-stopping film follows the paths they took to meet at the pinnacle of the freediving world, documenting the thrilling rewards -- and inescapable risks -- of chasing a dream through the silent depths of the ocean.

Director: Laura McGann
Producer: John Battsek, Sarah Thomson, Jamie D'Alton, Anne McLoughlin
Screenwriter: Laura McGann
Distributor: Netflix
Production Co: Motive Pictures, A24, Ventureland, Raw
Rating: PG (Language|Unsettling Images|Some Intense Peril)
Genre: Documentary, Biography, Sports
Original Language: English
Release Date (Theaters): Jul 14, 2023, Limited
Release Date (Streaming): Jul 19, 2023
Runtime: 1h 48m
Sound Mix: Dolby Digital

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