Dolphin Man
“How deep can you go on a single breath?”
Synopsis
As well as providing the subject for Luc Besson’s The Big Blue, Jacques Mayol did more than anyone to establish the sport of free diving to enormous depths without an oxygen supply. Using breathing techniques derived from yoga, he went to 50, 60, and even 100 meters—depths no one had considered to be within the bounds of human possibility. Mayol was a sportsman, a mystic, a vagabond, but above all, a man who believed in testing the limits of experience. This visually stunning tribute shows a man’s quest to be at one with the vastness of the ocean and to have no fear of the abyss within, where lurks serenity, freedom and finally, death.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Lefteris Charitos
- Screenplay & Story
- Yuri Averof, Lefteris Charitos
- Original Score
- Mathieu Lamboley
- Original Title
- Dolphin Man
- Country of Origin
- Canada, France, Greece, Italy, Japan
- Spoken Languages
- French, Greek, English, Italian, Japanese
- Runtime
- 1h 27m
- Production Studios
- Anemon Productions, Les Films du Balibari, Storyline Entertainment, Impleo, ARTE GEIE, WOWOW FILMS, Greek Film Centre, ERT
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Lefteris Charitos
Yuri Averof, Lefteris Charitos
Mathieu Lamboley
David Kazala
Rea Apostolides, Yuri Averof, Ed Barreveld, Estelle Robin-You, Seiko Kato
Department Leadership Roster
Lefteris Charitos
Director
Rea Apostolides
Producer
Yuri Averof
Producer
Ed Barreveld
Producer
Estelle Robin-You
Producer
David Kazala
Editor
Yuri Averof
Writer
Lefteris Charitos
Writer
Mathieu Lamboley
Original Music Composer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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International Certification Matrix
FSK 6 — Restricted to viewers aged 6 and older.
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About Dolphin Man
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Dolphin Man about?
As well as providing the subject for Luc Besson’s The Big Blue, Jacques Mayol did more than anyone to establish the sport of free diving to enormous depths without an oxygen supply. Using breathing techniques derived from yoga, he went to 50, 60, and even 100 meters—depths no one had considered to be within the bounds of human possibility. Mayol was a sportsman, a mystic, a vagabond, but above all, a man who believed in testing the limits of experience. This visually stunning tribute shows a man’s quest to be at one with the vastness of the ocean and to have no fear of the abyss within, where lurks serenity, freedom and finally, death.
Who directed Dolphin Man?
Dolphin Man was directed by Lefteris Charitos.
Who stars in Dolphin Man?
The principal cast of Dolphin Man includes Jacques Mayol, Jean-Marc Barr.
When was Dolphin Man released and how long is it?
Dolphin Man was released in 2017 with a total runtime of 1h 27m.
Who composed the musical score for Dolphin Man?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Dolphin Man was composed by Mathieu Lamboley.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Dolphin Man?
Dolphin Man holds official age classifications: DE: 6 (FSK 6 — Restricted to viewers aged 6 and older.); FR: TP.