Breathe

Synopsis

Inspired by the true story of Robin Cavendish, a handsome, brilliant and adventurous young man whose life takes a dramatic turn when polio leaves him paralysed.
Robin’s wife Diana's devotion and determination help them transcend his disability. Together they refuse to be imprisoned by his suffering, travelling the world and transforming the lives of others with their humour, courage and lust for life.
Official Selection BFI London Film Festival 2017 - Opening Night Gala

Details

Year

2017

Type of film

Features

Running Time

114 mins

Director

Andy Serkis 1st Feature

Producer

Jonathan Cavendish, Andy Serkis

Co-Producer

Jane Robertson

Executive Producer

Claudia Bluemhuber, Hugo Grumbar, Tim Haslam, Ian Hutchinson, Phil Robertson, James Spring

Editor

Masahiro Hirakubo

Screenwriter

William Nicholson

Director of Photography

Robert Richardson

Production Designer

James Merifield

Principal Cast

Andrew Garfield, Claire Foy, Tom Hollander, Diana Rigg, Miranda Raison, Hugh Bonneville, Stephen Mangan, Ed Speelers

Genre

• Drama

Production status

Complete

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Last updated 3rd October 2017