The Deepest Breath
Bonded by their love of freediving, a record-setting champion and a heroic safety diver try to make history with a remarkable feat, ready to risk it all.
Critics Sentiment
Stephen Keenan's fatal rescue attempt during Alessia's dive
Young Alessia Zecchini breaks records training in Rome pools
The film builds steadily from the introduction of freediving dangers to the tragic climax, with the biggest emotional impact occurring during Stephen's fatal rescue attempt.
The Deepest Breath maintains consistently strong audience reception throughout, building from impressive underwater cinematography and character introductions to a devastating but beautifully handled tragic climax. Critics consistently praised the film's emotional storytelling, stunning visuals, and respectful treatment of real tragedy, though some questioned the subjects' motivations and wanted more technical depth.
Full cast
Alessia Zecchini
Self - Freediver
Stephen Keenan
Self - Deceased Freediver / Safety Diver
Leigh Baker
Self - Respiratory Therapist
Mahmoud Barracuda
Self - Scuba Diver
Ilaria Boni
Self - Freediver Italian National Team
Kristof Coenen
Self - Freediver
Lily Crespy
Self - Freediver
Hanako Hirose
Self - Freediver Japanese National Team
Peter Keenan
Self - Stephen's Father
Francesca Koe Owings
Self - Freediving Judge
Homar Leuci
Self - Freediver Italian National Team
Alexey Molchanov
Self - Freediver
Adam Skolnick
Self - Sports Journalist
William Trubridge
Self - World Record Holder /Self - Founder Vertical Blue
Kristina Vackova
Self - Underwater Photographer
Nathan Vinski
Self - Freediving Coach
Enzo Zecchini
Self - Alessia's Father
Crew
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