The Breath of The Depth - A Freediving Short Film

This is "The Breath of The Depth", a Freediving Short Film by Poul Bracker.
The documentary short film tells the story of Mehdi Allam, who discovered his new passion for free-diving after a serious climbing accident. Through hard training and a high level of self-discipline, he fights his way back. Mehdi, formerly a climbing photographer, has evolved into a free-diving instructor and underwater photographer.
The film shows how a tragic twist of fate can lead to a new opportunity. Immerse yourself in the fascinating world of the sea and be captivated by Mehdi's unwavering determination. Experience the transformative power of free-diving and the philosophy that arises from it. A story about acceptance and gratitude in overcoming personal limits.
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CREDITS
Directed by Poul Bracker

Direction of Photography Poul Bracker & Daniel Manukjan

Underwater camera Poul Bracker & Dorian Le Bihan
Additional UW footage: Mehdi Allam & Sten Wendling

Drone operator Poul Bracker & Daniel Manukjan
Editor Poul Bracker
Sound effects Daniel Manukjan
Sound Mixer Arne Sommerburg
Voice Over Writer Poul Bracker & Eddie Contento
Voice Actor Eddie Contento

Animation Paul Kersig
Color Grading Tobias Hölter
CAST
Main character Mehdi Allam Niard
Supporting actor (beach training) Jeremie Niard
Supporting actor (Pool training) Michelle Calvo
Supporting actor (Pool training) Lewis Leadbetter
Underwater Model Delia Colantuono

Freediving student 1 Sten Wendling
Freediving student 2 Thaina Auguin
Physiotherapist Gara Acosta
Safety diver Thaina Auguin
MUSIC
Child nostalgia - QUIZ
Courtesy of Christian Wirthgen
Running into - Ooyy
Courtesy of www.Epidemicsound.com
The Air You Breathe - Aerian
Courtesy of www.Epidemicsound.com
The Gordian Knot - Jakob Ahlbom
Courtesy of www.Epidemicsound.com
Lakes - Harbours & Oceans - (Trailer music)
Courtesy of www.Epidemicsound.com
LOCATION
Tenerife, Canary Islands, Spain
EQUIPMENT
Shot on Sony FX6 and A7SIII
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Пікірлер: 107

  • @RobMentors
    @RobMentors6 ай бұрын

    Finally! A non-competition freediving, non-spearfishing short story done well that empathizes love for the ocean and beauty within. The narration and cinematography is on point! In most stories about freediving, the heavy non-American accents distracts me that I end up watching them on mute with subtitles but you were able to pull me in with Eddie's voiceover. Thank you for this emotional journey and I hope to see more. 😍

  • @marteung

    @marteung

    8 күн бұрын

    I agree, this video is inspiring!

  • @kathevidal5322
    @kathevidal53222 ай бұрын

    Practica,paciencia,relajación,conciencia,gratitud,resiliencia.

  • @dawnriddler
    @dawnriddler2 ай бұрын

    Not me watching this with a sprained ankle from climbing 😂

  • @poul_bracker

    @poul_bracker

    2 ай бұрын

    Oh sorry to hear that :D! Stay motivated and I wish you a quick recovery :)

  • @victorkochkarev2576
    @victorkochkarev25763 ай бұрын

    Thank you for the inspiering story and showing the beauty of Tenerife especially Anaga region - its mountains and its ocean depth. It's truly remarkable place.

  • @poul_bracker

    @poul_bracker

    3 ай бұрын

    Thank you for your kind words! I appreciate it a lot. Best regards :)

  • @Fabialvesdesouza
    @Fabialvesdesouza2 ай бұрын

    Wow! Breath taking! So strong and delicate at the same time. Congratulations! Cheers from Brazil!

  • @poul_bracker

    @poul_bracker

    2 ай бұрын

    Thank you so much! I appreciate it a lot! Greetings from Vienna

  • @TheHorizonHunters
    @TheHorizonHunters7 ай бұрын

    Wow! Sehr professionell und berührend! Man kann sehen, dass dort viel Arbeit hinter steckt. Ein Masterpiece 🤍 Wir hoffen, dass diese Message viele Menschen erreicht & genauso inspiriert wie uns!

  • @poul_bracker

    @poul_bracker

    7 ай бұрын

    Danke für die lieben Worte! Es ist tatsächlich ein längerer Weg gewesen. BTS wird auch nochmal interessant 😊❤

  • @official332
    @official3323 күн бұрын

    Красивое видео!

  • @poul_bracker

    @poul_bracker

    2 күн бұрын

    spasibo🥰 feel free to subscribe for more

  • @kathevidal5322
    @kathevidal53222 ай бұрын

    Si no somos concientes perdemos el equilibrio, es la fuerza de la naturaleza que te mantiene humilde.❤

  • @rudebwooy51
    @rudebwooy517 ай бұрын

    Stark, Bruder ❤

  • @clairekemp
    @clairekemp2 ай бұрын

    ❤ beautiful film and v inspirational, congratulations Poul

  • @poul_bracker

    @poul_bracker

    2 ай бұрын

    Thank you Claire, I appreciate you!

  • @morizwohlleben
    @morizwohlleben7 ай бұрын

    Wow man merkt wieviel Leidenschaft in jede einzelne Szene gesteckt wurde. Das Storytelling einfach nur crazy. Danke für dieses Meisterwerk!

  • @poul_bracker

    @poul_bracker

    7 ай бұрын

    Wow! Danke für die lieben Worte. Da ist in der Tat viel Leidenschaft hineingeflossen. Lg😊

  • @captainpentax
    @captainpentax7 ай бұрын

    Visual-Storytelling | Story | Just awesome ! 🤍🌊

  • @poul_bracker

    @poul_bracker

    6 ай бұрын

    Thanks brother

  • @bigbangboo
    @bigbangboo4 ай бұрын

    Sehr beieindruckend , Traufhafte Bilder, gutes Storytelling. Danke fürs Teilen :)

  • @poul_bracker

    @poul_bracker

    4 ай бұрын

    Dankeschön! Ich freue mich dass du es auch fühlen konntest :) LG

  • @oscargeorges5005
    @oscargeorges50057 ай бұрын

    C’était magnifique !

  • @diggafilmproduktionen4906
    @diggafilmproduktionen49067 ай бұрын

    Sehr schöner Film 🎉

  • @LaLtheGaL
    @LaLtheGaL6 ай бұрын

    Such a touching story shared in a beautiful way. Many aspects of your story resonated with me and I’m sure many Freediver’s. Thank you for making this. I hope it inspires others as much as it did for me.

  • @poul_bracker

    @poul_bracker

    6 ай бұрын

    Thank you so much. This is really rewarding to hear it touched and inspired you the same as the production of the film did to me!

  • @NikHem343
    @NikHem3436 ай бұрын

    Incredible film with astounding cinematography! Definitely shows what the FX6 is capable of

  • @poul_bracker

    @poul_bracker

    2 ай бұрын

    #sponsormetape out now

  • @kathevidal5322
    @kathevidal53222 ай бұрын

    Extended beautiful❤

  • @poul_bracker

    @poul_bracker

    12 күн бұрын

    Thank you so much. Happy to hear that you enjoyed the film

  • @LesApneistesAnonymes
    @LesApneistesAnonymes6 ай бұрын

    Yes! Nice Work! Well done to all the team, it took time to craft this beautiful short! Love from Switzerland!

  • @poul_bracker

    @poul_bracker

    6 ай бұрын

    Thank you so much! We really appreciate your time for the review! :)

  • @user-ws9lv7wl6j
    @user-ws9lv7wl6j7 ай бұрын

    Der Film zieht einen voll in seinen Bann 🥹🙌🏽✨ kannst richtig stolz auf dich sein!

  • @poul_bracker

    @poul_bracker

    7 ай бұрын

    Das freut mich sehr dass du es auch so fühlst😊 Dankeschön ☺️

  • @chad.littlefield
    @chad.littlefield7 ай бұрын

    Epic, mate! Just getting into the sport but have been a swimmer all my life. Now obsessed with the breath and the depth. Would love to find a coach (probably virtual) as I'm based on the east coast of the U.S. would welcome suggestions and connections.

  • @poul_bracker

    @poul_bracker

    7 ай бұрын

    Thanks mate! Sounds awesome! Check out Mehdi Allam on IG and Oceanic Motion. He will give you further opportunities. Best regards!

  • @sillah_dj
    @sillah_dj2 ай бұрын

    Sooooo beautiful - you describe exactly what Freediving does for me ❤❤❤

  • @poul_bracker

    @poul_bracker

    2 ай бұрын

    Thank you Sillah, I am glad to hear we created emotions that free divers like you can relate to :)!

  • @lyndasturner3048
    @lyndasturner30486 ай бұрын

    Just watched your film & your very inspirational & courageous way of dealing with your injury. Is the film shot in The Canary Isles or The Azores ? Thank you for sharing 🙏

  • @poul_bracker

    @poul_bracker

    6 ай бұрын

    Thanks for your review we really appreciate that! Its all shot on Tenerife, Canary Islands. :)

  • @lyndasturner3048

    @lyndasturner3048

    6 ай бұрын

    @@poul_bracker I went to landmar player this year. Is that area near Los gigantes ?

  • @indicedulce
    @indicedulce3 ай бұрын

    * la forma de narrar, montar, cada escena y encajar el color del viaje y su desenlace, me a parecido inspirador! Gracias por compartir esta vivencia la cual me siento muy identificado! 🙌👍👌🏻👏🏻Bravo un saludo desde España 🇪🇸. Brutal🙌🌊🤿🏖️

  • @poul_bracker

    @poul_bracker

    3 ай бұрын

    Gracias por las cariñosas palabras. Me alegra que hayas notado y te hayan gustado estos detalles. Me alegra mucho que te haya inspirado. Saludos cordiales desde Viena💙

  • @selfpsydiver
    @selfpsydiver6 ай бұрын

    Удачи тебе! И привет от Ихтиандров!!!❤

  • @AdrianH-vl3ux
    @AdrianH-vl3ux20 күн бұрын

    Amazing

  • @poul_bracker

    @poul_bracker

    12 күн бұрын

    Thank you! Glad you enjoyed it.

  • @rethe3426
    @rethe34267 ай бұрын

    Wunderschöne Aufnahmen!🤍

  • @poul_bracker

    @poul_bracker

    7 ай бұрын

    Danke❤

  • @olliysr
    @olliysr7 ай бұрын

    Unfassbar stark!!!

  • @poul_bracker

    @poul_bracker

    7 ай бұрын

    Danke Bro❤

  • @fugbaum
    @fugbaum7 ай бұрын

    So gut 🔥

  • @poul_bracker

    @poul_bracker

    7 ай бұрын

    Danke Fugbaum❤

  • @JohnBennettNo1
    @JohnBennettNo16 ай бұрын

    Wow, what a great short film, loved it, stunning visuals and inspiring heartfelt narration about finding a passion for life through free diving after having had a serious injury. Absolutely brilliant, I hope you make more short films of this quality.

  • @poul_bracker

    @poul_bracker

    6 ай бұрын

    I have much appreciation for your review! It’s definitely a big goal for me, to gain some recognition and find more opportunities to work on these kind of inspiring projects!❤

  • @kdo354
    @kdo3546 ай бұрын

    Beautiful images, beautiful story 💙

  • @poul_bracker

    @poul_bracker

    6 ай бұрын

    Thanks a lot!

  • @seanpk78
    @seanpk78Ай бұрын

    Awesome

  • @poul_bracker

    @poul_bracker

    Ай бұрын

    Thank you so much :)

  • @noahmurphyt
    @noahmurphyt7 ай бұрын

    Inspiring stuff. You deserve more recognition for this!

  • @poul_bracker

    @poul_bracker

    6 ай бұрын

    Thank you so much! Don't hesitate to share the film with other enthusiasts :)

  • @rulligirnus911
    @rulligirnus9117 ай бұрын

    Maravilloso ,El Gato con botas

  • @poul_bracker

    @poul_bracker

    6 ай бұрын

    Rulli du Tauchgott! Muchas Danke

  • @erik7520
    @erik75207 ай бұрын

    ein echt toller film🙏🏼

  • @poul_bracker

    @poul_bracker

    6 ай бұрын

    Danke Erik :)

  • @tonymcknight4400
    @tonymcknight44004 ай бұрын

    Great film! Loved it

  • @poul_bracker

    @poul_bracker

    4 ай бұрын

    I appreacite it! Thanks

  • @AdrianFormella95
    @AdrianFormella957 ай бұрын

    Amazing work brother !! Keep it going ❤️🔥

  • @poul_bracker

    @poul_bracker

    7 ай бұрын

    Thanks bro👊 that means a lot to me!

  • @mohammadmassri2394
    @mohammadmassri23946 ай бұрын

    Good job man!

  • @poul_bracker

    @poul_bracker

    6 ай бұрын

    Thank you so much! 😊

  • @franckjournoud4751
    @franckjournoud47517 ай бұрын

    Beautiful images and inspiring story!👍🏻

  • @poul_bracker

    @poul_bracker

    7 ай бұрын

    Many thanks!

  • @knepperpaul
    @knepperpaul2 ай бұрын

    Congratulations to such an inspirational story. Well done. Where was this shot? The opening scenes are beautiful.

  • @vladimirsvecorka5001
    @vladimirsvecorka50016 ай бұрын

    Great quality

  • @poul_bracker

    @poul_bracker

    6 ай бұрын

    Thank you Vladimir! :)

  • @user-ri7oz5no1h
    @user-ri7oz5no1h7 ай бұрын

    Magnifique !! ❤

  • @poul_bracker

    @poul_bracker

    7 ай бұрын

    Thanks a lot ❤

  • @Klumpenkakao
    @Klumpenkakao7 ай бұрын

    Großartig gemacht!

  • @poul_bracker

    @poul_bracker

    7 ай бұрын

    Thx Rick🫶🏼

  • @elrincondelosperipateticos2503
    @elrincondelosperipateticos2503Ай бұрын

    I feel that Water in my is all

  • @poul_bracker

    @poul_bracker

    3 күн бұрын

    Water is all. :)

  • @faress1972
    @faress19727 ай бұрын

    Bravo a vous! j'ai trouvé ce cours métrage bien touchant.

  • @poul_bracker

    @poul_bracker

    6 ай бұрын

    Thank you! Great to hear that you could feel the intended emotions for this film❤

  • @antoniuskaiser9015
    @antoniuskaiser90157 ай бұрын

    Wow! Was für tolle Bilder! Hoffe das diesen Film viele sehen werden ✌🏼🔥

  • @poul_bracker

    @poul_bracker

    7 ай бұрын

    Wir drücken die Daumen! Dankeschön❤

  • @user-kb6lp7vl6b
    @user-kb6lp7vl6b8 күн бұрын

    Износ сердца(

  • @frankhinrichs1923
    @frankhinrichs1923Ай бұрын

    Wow, great passion, superb movie

  • @poul_bracker

    @poul_bracker

    Ай бұрын

    Thanks for watching. Great to hear you enjoyed it :)

  • @kenn4668
    @kenn46686 ай бұрын

    NICE FILM DUDE

  • @poul_bracker

    @poul_bracker

    6 ай бұрын

    Thanks man!

  • @LennartThomsen
    @LennartThomsen7 ай бұрын

    Incredible Stuff Bro! Hats off to you and the whole team ❤

  • @poul_bracker

    @poul_bracker

    7 ай бұрын

    We learned from the best right? 🫶🏼

  • @tomvbelow97
    @tomvbelow977 ай бұрын

    So stolz, richtig geiles Projekt ❤️

  • @poul_bracker

    @poul_bracker

    7 ай бұрын

    Dankeschön Bro! Ich freue mich sehr über deinen Support ❤

  • @Domingospescasub
    @DomingospescasubАй бұрын

    Muy bonita tu historia, de fortaleza y superación, tuve un accidente y me rompí ambos tobillos, mi vida en contacto con la naturaleza y el deporte tuvo un encuentro con la apnea y la pesca submarina. Felicitaciones por tu logro y la narrativa está muy bien hecha 👏👏👏💪👍😃

  • @poul_bracker

    @poul_bracker

    Ай бұрын

    Espero que esta sea la motivación adecuada para completar con éxito la rehabilitación. ¡Gracias por las lindas palabras!

  • @ayumelatipelagic
    @ayumelatipelagicАй бұрын

    So beautiful 🧚✨🐋 thank you for making this video 💖

  • @poul_bracker

    @poul_bracker

    Ай бұрын

    Thank you for your time enjoying it!

  • @martin_owes_ovsik
    @martin_owes_ovsik7 ай бұрын

    Great job guys! And strong story

  • @poul_bracker

    @poul_bracker

    7 ай бұрын

    Thanks for the support🎉

  • @Man7Overboard
    @Man7Overboard7 ай бұрын

    Ganz großes Kino!😊👍🏼

  • @poul_bracker

    @poul_bracker

    7 ай бұрын

    ☺️ danke dir

  • @missmalaya2796
    @missmalaya27964 ай бұрын

    A very inspiring story ♥️ I am a newbie in both photography and freediving. Your story touched my heart and motivate me to pursue my passion. Thank you for sharing your story to us. God bless you.

  • @poul_bracker

    @poul_bracker

    4 ай бұрын

    Thank you so much for your review! Its a huge reward for me if people like you understand and feel the emotions we put into this film

  • @manbelucky5931
    @manbelucky59313 ай бұрын

    สิมิลันไอซ์แลนซ์

  • @olivehintz
    @olivehintz5 ай бұрын

    "Promo SM" 😱