Deep Breath (2001 film)

Deep Breath
Directed byDamien Odoul
Written byDamien Odoul
StarringPierre-Louis Bonnetblanc
CinematographyPascale Granel
Edited byGwenola Heaulme
Release date
  • 2001 (2001)
CountryFrance
LanguageFrench

Deep Breath (French: Le Souffle) is a 2001 French drama film written and directed by Damien Odoul, in his feature film debut.[1][2][3][4]

The film premiered in the Cinema of the Present competition at the 58th edition of the Venice Film Festival, in which it won the section's special jury prize and the Fipresci award.[5]

Plot

Cast

  • Pierre-Louis Bonnetblanc as David
  • Dominique Chevallier as Jacques
  • Maxime Dalbrut as Paul, David's uncle
  • Jean-Claude Lecante as Jean-Claude
  • Stéphane Terpereau as Stef
  • Pierre Lasvaud as Pierrot
  • Laurent Simon as Matthieu
  • Laure Magadoux as Aurore

Reception

On the review aggregator website Rotten Tomatoes, 75% of 8 critics' reviews are positive.[6]

References

  1. ↑ Nesselson, Lisa (27 October 2001). "Deep Breath". Variety. Retrieved 7 June 2026.
  2. ↑ McGavin, Patrick Z. (10 October 2001). "NYFF 2001 REVIEW: 400 Breaths; Odoul's Spellbinding Debut "Deep Breath"". IndieWire. Retrieved 7 June 2026.
  3. ↑ Gonzalez, Ed (10 October 2001). "Review: Deep Breath". Slant Magazine. Retrieved 7 June 2026.
  4. ↑ Scott, A. O. (10 October 2001). "FILM FESTIVAL REVIEW; A Not-So-Tranquil Farm Where Worlds Collide". The New York Times. Retrieved 7 June 2026.
  5. ↑ Rooney, David (9 September 2001). "Nair roars at Venice fest". Variety. Retrieved 7 June 2026.
  6. ↑ "That Love". Rotten Tomatoes. Fandango Media. Retrieved 29 October 2024.