Breathing Under Water

Breathing Under Water is a drama about Pedro, a young man living in the suburbs who works in his father's garage and attends school in the city. During the summer, he spends his time with a group of friends by the river, where they ride motorbikes and swim. The group's stability is threatened when Pedro and his closest friend realize they are both interested in the same girl. This conflict triggers a downward spiral for Pedro, who faces mounting difficulties at school and within his family.

The film was written and directed by António Ferreira, marking the first of three listed works in his career, followed by Bela America and The Scent of Things Remembered. Produced by Persona Non Grata Pictures, RTP, the Deutsche Film- und Fernsehakademie Berlin, and the Hochschule für Film und Fernsehen Konrad Wolf, the production is a collaboration between Germany and Portugal. The cast features Alexandre Pinto as Pedro, Joana Costa as Ana, and Joel Rodrigues as João, with Vítor Norte appearing as the father.

Released in 2000 with a runtime of 45 minutes, the movie has a rating of 6.7/10 on IMDb based on 188 votes.