![]() ![]() Molchanova was the idol and inspiration for Alessia Zecchini, one of The Deepest Breath’s two fiery protagonists. Natalia Molchanova, the Russian champion free diver who broke world records until the waters of Ibiza swallowed her in 2015, created a method of completely emptying her mind and surrendering to the silence. Divers must retain their focus yet transport themselves to a disconnected mental state in order to withstand the pressure of the depth, which can burst eardrums, crush lungs and bring on blackouts. The pursuit is no less psychologically than it is physically challenging. (Goggles are out of the question since the air pressure would cause blood vessels in the eyes to burst.) Laura McGann’s stunning documentary is a love story embedded in the world of free diving, the deadly extreme sport whose practitioners plunge toward the ocean floor, often wearing nothing but a wetsuit and nose plug. ![]()
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