The Deepest Breath

Overview

The Deepest Breath follows the journey of Alessia Zecchini, an Italian freediving world champion, and Stephen Keenan, a safety diver from Ireland, as they push the limits of human endurance in the sport of freediving. The documentary dives into their partnership and the tragic events that unfold during a record-breaking dive attempt in the Blue Hole off the coast of Dahab, Egypt.

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Combining breathtaking underwater cinematography with emotional personal stories, The Deepest Breath examines the psychology of freedivers who risk their lives to explore the ocean’s depths on a single breath. It also highlights the complex bond between athletes and their safety teams, where trust and timing are matters of life and death.

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Where to Watch

As of March 2025, the film is available on:

Netflix: Streaming globally.
It may also be available for rent/purchase on platforms like: Amazon Prime Video, Apple TV, or Google Play (varies by region).

Note: Unlike Last Breath (2019), which focuses on commercial diving accidents, The Deepest Breath centers on competitive freediving. Both are gripping documentaries but cover different aspects of underwater danger.