Breathing Under Water
Synopsis
BREATHING UNDER WATER is the story of a woman's journey into an imaginary underworld city. The birth of her daughter into an increasingly perilous world has unsettled everything in Beatrice's (Anne Louise Lambert) life. Her growing unease prompts Beatrice to undertake a journey - an investigation into human nature, a confrontation with the fears of our time, and a search for clues that will ultimately give her an answer to the central riddle of the film: why has humankind set the stage for its own extinction? The director’s preoccupation with humankind’s tendency to self-destruct was one factor that lead to the creation of this complex film.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
May 15, 1993
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Susan Murphy Dermody
- Screenplay & Story
- Jeni Thornley, Susan Murphy Dermody
- Original Score
- Elizabeth Drake
- Original Title
- Breathing Under Water
- Country of Origin
- Australia
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 18m
- Production Studios
- Ronin Films, Periscope Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Susan Murphy Dermody
Jeni Thornley, Susan Murphy Dermody
Elizabeth Drake
Erika Addis
Diana Priest
Megan McMurchy
Department Leadership Roster
Susan Murphy Dermody
Director
Susan Murphy Dermody
Writer
Diana Priest
Editor
Amanda Lovejoy
Costume Design
Elizabeth Drake
Original Music Composer
Erika Addis
Director of Photography
Megan McMurchy
Producer
Stephen Curtis
Production Design
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Frequently Asked Questions About Breathing Under Water
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Breathing Under Water about?
BREATHING UNDER WATER is the story of a woman's journey into an imaginary underworld city. The birth of her daughter into an increasingly perilous world has unsettled everything in Beatrice's (Anne Louise Lambert) life. Her growing unease prompts Beatrice to undertake a journey - an investigation into human nature, a confrontation with the fears of our time, and a search for clues that will ultimately give her an answer to the central riddle of the film: why has humankind set the stage for its own extinction? The director’s preoccupation with humankind’s tendency to self-destruct was one factor that lead to the creation of this complex film.
Who directed Breathing Under Water?
Breathing Under Water was directed by Susan Murphy Dermody.
Who stars in Breathing Under Water?
The principal cast of Breathing Under Water includes Anne-Louise Lambert, Maeve Dermody, Kristoffer Greaves, Gillian Jones, David Argue.
When was Breathing Under Water released and how long is it?
Breathing Under Water was released in 1993 with a total runtime of 1h 18m.
Who composed the musical score for Breathing Under Water?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Breathing Under Water was composed by Elizabeth Drake.