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Feature film — 2018

Breath of Life (2018)

6.31h 33mDrama

Simon is an experienced doctor who rubs shoulders with death on a daily basis as part of his job in an intensive care unit. Like any good professional, he has learnt to shield himself from it. But when his mother is hospitalised in a nearby unit, and is in a critical condition, his private life and professional life clash spectacularly. Simon’s whole world, and all his certainties and beliefs, are shaken to the core – even to the extent of re-evaluating his career...

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A high-signal pick with 65 votes.

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Director: David Roux

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Cast & crew

Jérémie Renier as Simon Chaykine

Jérémie Renier

Simon Chaykine

Marthe Keller as Mathilde Chaykine

Marthe Keller

Mathilde Chaykine

Zita Hanrot as Agathe

Zita Hanrot

Agathe

Maud Wyler as Julia

Maud Wyler

Julia

Alain Libolt as Sylvain Chaykine

Alain Libolt

Sylvain Chaykine

Fred Epaud as Fred

Fred Epaud

Fred

Jeanne Rosa as Gladys

Jeanne Rosa

Gladys

Jérôme Kircher as Mr. Hamon

Jérôme Kircher

Mr. Hamon

Sébastien Pouderoux as Dr. Feterman

Sébastien Pouderoux

Dr. Feterman

Julie-Anne Roth as Emergency worker

Julie-Anne Roth

Emergency worker

Gautier About as Dr. Adjadj

Gautier About

Dr. Adjadj

Manon Chammah as Ava

Manon Chammah

Ava