Breath of Life (2018)
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...
Director:
David Roux
Writer:
David Roux
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Jérémie Renier as Simon Chaykine |
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Marthe Keller as Mathilde Chaykine |
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Zita Hanrot as Agathe |
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Maud Wyler as Julia |
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Alain Libolt as Sylvain Chaykine |
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Fred Epaud as Fred |
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Jeanne Rosa as Gladys |
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Jérôme Kircher as Mr. Hamon |
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Sébastien Pouderoux as Dr. Feterman |
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Julie-Anne Roth as Emergency worker |
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Gautier About as Dr. Adjadj |
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Manon Chammah as Ava |
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Satya Dusaugey as Stretcher dealer |
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Jisca Kalvanda as Caroline |
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Justine Bachelet as Cécilia |
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Catherine Ferran as Professeur Renée Chagnon |
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Bernadette Le Saché as Rose |
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Rémy Roubakha as M. Cherkaoui |
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Bouraouïa Marzouk as Mme Cherkaoui |
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Guilaine Londez as Dr. Eva Jeantet |
| Production | Olivier Aknin | Producer |
| Crew | Augustin Barbaroux | Cinematography |
| Editing | Benjamin Favreul | Editor |
| Production | Candice Zaccagnino | Producer |
| Writing | Julie Peyr | Script Consultant |
| Writing | David Roux | Screenplay |
| Directing | David Roux | Director |