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The Deepest Breath is a new documentary film that tells the story of free diver Guillaume Néry and his quest to break the world record for depth. The film follows Néry as he trains for the record-breaking dive, and it also chronicles the tragic death of his free diving partner, Audrey Mestre.

Néry is a native of France and has been free diving since he was a child. He is one of the most accomplished free divers in the world, and he has held numerous world records. In 2012, Néry set the world record for depth by diving to 128 meters (420 feet).

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The Deepest Breath is not just a story about Néry’s quest for a world record. It is also a story about the dangers of free diving. Free diving is an extreme sport, and it can be deadly. In 2002, Néry’s free diving partner, Audrey Mestre,...

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Dive in. One Breath Around the World is a stunning short documentary featuring world champion free diver Guillaume Néry exploring remarkable places underwater. The footage in this is jaw-dropping, mind-blowing incredible - so amazing it's hard to even believe it's real. But it is. Néry explores these oceanscapes by holding his breath for a very long time and swimming/crawling/running around. The footage is shot by his wife, who also held her breath while shooting this. I guarantee you've never seen anything like this. It's all so stunning and totally disorienting, you'll lose all your sense of direction and forget which way is up. It's breathtaking to see the art they've created with a camera while they explore this beautiful planet we live on. Thanks to Kottke for the tip on this. There's no official description, but here's the intro from YouTube: "Our new short film (12 min) is finally out.