‘The Deepest Breath’ is being called “the most moving documentary” on Netflix ever
nme.comNetflix viewers are describing The Deepest Breath as the “most moving” documentary ever released on the streaming platform.The film, which became available on the service yesterday (July 20), offers and inside look at the swimmers who compete against each other by diving to the depths of the ocean after taking a single breath of air.A synopsis reads: “A free diver trains to break a world record with the help of an expert safety diver.
This film follows the paths they took to meet at the pinnacle of the free diving world, documenting the rewards and risks of chasing a dream through ocean depths.The film, which is directed by Laura McGann, sees various divers risk death to plunge the equivalent of a 70 story skyscraper while holding their breath.
In one scene, diver Alessia Zecchini passes out after attempting to break a world record by freediving for four minutes.Following the film’s release, viewers have since flooded social media with praise for the documentary, with many describing it as “moving”, “profoundly beautiful”, and “a must-watch”.“The Deepest Breath on Netflix is maybe the most moving documentary on here I have ever seen.
I am still processing it and I think I’m going to rewatch it again here in a few after I’ve just finished it. Wow is an understatement watching this,” tweeted one person.Another wrote: “Run, don’t walk, to see #theDeepestBreath on Netflix.
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