The Breath of Life
Nummer achttien
Synopsis
After a near-fatal accident, filmmaker Guido van der Werve muses about the highs and lows of his own life as he endures a long process of recovery. Instead of a linear narrative, Nummer achttien is structured as a series of movements: it departs from the classical documentary to present us with a series of vignettes that combine past and present, existentialist despair and deadpan humour, reflection and creativity, the joys and pains of remembering and forgetting.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Guido van der Werve
- Screenplay & Story
- Guido van der Werve
- Original Score
- Guido van der Werve
- Original Title
- Nummer achttien
- Country of Origin
- Netherlands
- Spoken Languages
- English, Dutch
- Runtime
- 1h 31m
- Production Studios
- Smarthouse Films
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Guido van der Werve
Guido van der Werve
Guido van der Werve
Ben Geraerts
Denise Janzée, Ruben van der Hammen
Danielle Guirguis
Department Leadership Roster
Guido van der Werve
Original Music Composer
Guido van der Werve
Director
Denise Janzée
Editor
Jan Jasper van Oord
Production Design
Ruben van der Hammen
Editor
Ben Geraerts
Director of Photography
Guido van der Werve
Screenplay
Danielle Guirguis
Producer
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for The Breath of Life.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Breath of Life
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Breath of Life about?
After a near-fatal accident, filmmaker Guido van der Werve muses about the highs and lows of his own life as he endures a long process of recovery. Instead of a linear narrative, Nummer achttien is structured as a series of movements: it departs from the classical documentary to present us with a series of vignettes that combine past and present, existentialist despair and deadpan humour, reflection and creativity, the joys and pains of remembering and forgetting.
Who directed The Breath of Life?
The Breath of Life was directed by Guido van der Werve.
Who stars in The Breath of Life?
The principal cast of The Breath of Life includes Guido van der Werve, Johanna Ketola, Suze van Oort, Mats Bakker, Evan Zeldenrust.
When was The Breath of Life released and how long is it?
The Breath of Life was released in 2023 with a total runtime of 1h 31m.
Who composed the musical score for The Breath of Life?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Breath of Life was composed by Guido van der Werve.