Breathing Under Water (2000)

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What stops two people from being together? A third one. What stops one person from fighting for another? Nothing. Pedro lives in the suburbs, where he works with his father in a garage. Everyday he takes the bus downtown where he goes to school and meets his friends. It's summertime and they all go down to the river where they spend their free time or even their school time. Among joints, motorbike riding and swimming, everything seems to go well with this group of friends, until the moment when Pedro and his best friend find out that both of them like the same girl. Pedro finds himself inside a downward spiral, where everything around him seems to fall apart. Like a magnet attracts the iron, Pedro seems to attract problems, from the school until his relationship with his parents. This is the story of Pedro, who by having his head being pushed down so much learned how to breathe under water.

Director: António Ferreira
Genre: Drama
Runtime: 45 min
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Cast

Screenplay

Music: Pedro Renato
Cinematography: Marcus Lenz
Editing: Dörte Schneider
Production: RTP, Hochschule für Film und Fernsehen 'Konrad Wolf', Deutsche Film- und Fernsehakademie Berlin (DFFB), Persona Non Grata Pictures
Country: Germany, Portugal
Language: Português
Original Language: pt

Keywords

coimbra, portugal, portuguese cinema, cannes

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Breathing Under Water about?
What stops two people from being together? A third one. What stops one person from fighting for another? Nothing. Pedro lives in the suburbs, where he works with his father in a garage. Everyday he takes the bus downtown where he goes to school and meets his friends. It's summertime and they all go down to the river where they spend their free time or even their school time. Among joints, motorbike riding and swimming, everything seems to go well with this group of friends, until the moment when Pedro and his best friend find out that both of them like the same girl. Pedro finds himself inside a downward spiral, where everything around him seems to fall apart. Like a magnet attracts the iron, Pedro seems to attract problems, from the school until his relationship with his parents. This is the story of Pedro, who by having his head being pushed down so much learned how to breathe under water.
Who directed Breathing Under Water?
Breathing Under Water was directed by António Ferreira.
Who stars in Breathing Under Water?
Breathing Under Water stars Alexandre Pinto, Joana Costa, Joel Rodrigues, Mário Rodrigues, Cleia Almeida, Vítor Norte.
How long is Breathing Under Water?
Breathing Under Water has a runtime of 45m (45 minutes).
What genre is Breathing Under Water?
Breathing Under Water is a Drama film.
Where was Breathing Under Water produced?
Breathing Under Water was produced in Germany, Portugal.