Breath of Life (2023)

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Peppe retraces the memories that connect him to the last strip of land where Europe ends, to the house overlooking the cliffs where he grew up, and to the Sicily of his birth. The fainted image of his family and the last moments of his carefree childhood, resurface in his mind. The friends he had to abandon too soon; his grandfather who tirelessly recounted stories of the sea; an unfulfilled father; and a mother descending into the spiral of depression. During Peppe’s journey coming home, years unravel over the miles that he put between himself and home. Years of absence echo in the dull sound of the wind breaking against the rocks. Peppe goes back home to retrieve, from the seabed, the breath of life (sciatu meo) that sustains his vitality, as well as his memory of an eternal love.

Director: Alessio Genovese
Genre: Drama
Runtime: 15 min
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Cast

Screenplay

Music: Roy Paci
Cinematography: Alexander Fontana
Editing: Gabriele Borghi
Production: Fondazione Alta Mane Italia, Zabbara, Full Moon Films
Country: France, Italy
Language: Italiano
Original Language: it

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More Films by Director: Alessio Genovese
More Films in Genre: Drama

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Breath of Life about?
Peppe retraces the memories that connect him to the last strip of land where Europe ends, to the house overlooking the cliffs where he grew up, and to the Sicily of his birth. The fainted image of his family and the last moments of his carefree childhood, resurface in his mind. The friends he had to abandon too soon; his grandfather who tirelessly recounted stories of the sea; an unfulfilled father; and a mother descending into the spiral of depression. During Peppe’s journey coming home, years unravel over the miles that he put between himself and home. Years of absence echo in the dull sound of the wind breaking against the rocks. Peppe goes back home to retrieve, from the seabed, the breath of life (sciatu meo) that sustains his vitality, as well as his memory of an eternal love.
Who directed Breath of Life?
Breath of Life was directed by Alessio Genovese.
Who stars in Breath of Life?
Breath of Life stars Bruno Di Chiara, Lollo Franco, Gaspare Balsamo, Chiara Muscato, Marco Castiglia.
How long is Breath of Life?
Breath of Life has a runtime of 15m (15 minutes).
What genre is Breath of Life?
Breath of Life is a Drama film.
Where was Breath of Life produced?
Breath of Life was produced in France, Italy.