The Deepest Breath

PG

Released Jul 14, 2023

1 hr. 48 min.

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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Joao C

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

Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars

02/27/24

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Daniel N

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

Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars

12/17/23

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peter S

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.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

11/27/23

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matthias s

"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.

Rated 3 out of 5 stars

11/11/23

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A L

Absolutely breathtaking

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

10/09/23

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Terin B

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.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

10/03/23

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Laura McGann

Director

Alessia Zecchini

Self

Laura McGann

Screenwriter

John Battsek

Producer

Sarah Thomson

Producer

Jamie D'Alton

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Bilge Ebiri

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

Dec 9, 2023

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Maxwell Rabb

Chicago Reader

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

Jul 29, 2023

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Sam Adams

Slate

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.

Jul 28, 2023

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Dennis Schwartz

Dennis Schwartz Movie Reviews

Distinguishes itself through its amazing underwater footage.

Rated: B-

Jan 7, 2024

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Annlee Ellingson

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

Dec 5, 2023

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Savina Petkova

A Good Movie To Watch

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.

Rated: 7.3/10

Oct 29, 2023

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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
Executive Producer: Bart Layton, Ben Cotner, Emily Osborne
Screenwriter: Laura McGann
Distributor: Netflix
Production Co: Ventureland, A24, Raw, Motive Pictures
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
Sound Mix: Dolby Digital

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