Breathing

About This Movie

Breathing (2017) immerses you in this stark, isolated world of Nazar and Zina, who inhabit a hut deep within an old quarry. The atmosphere is heavy, almost oppressive, as their mundane existence unfolds with a sense of inevitability. The pacing is deliberate, letting you dwell on their actions, which seem trivial at first but spiral into something tragic. The film does an interesting job exploring themes of time and existence—how it can stretch and contract, all within the confines of their isolated bubble. The performances hold a raw honesty, making their plight feel strangely relatable. It’s not flashy; the practical effects and setting contribute to that haunting vibe, almost like a meditation on despair and the human condition.

Isolated setting adds to the film's toneSlow pacing emphasizes the weight of timeThemes of existence and tragedy resonate throughout