Sometimes words are completely inadequate to express human achievements, especially when they transcend everyday reality. This is one of those events.
"One Breath Around the World" is the latest aquatic spectacle from the French freediving champion Guillaume Néry, and his partner, the French freediver, underwater filmmaker and dancer Julie Gautier. Without the aid of supplied air, Néry plunges into the ocean’s hidden depths, revealing remarkable views of marine geology and wildlife around the globe. Seamlessly transitioning between a range of underwater realms, the video gives the impression that Néry’s journey is taken in a single breath. With stunning camerawork by Gautier, who also held her breath while filming, the duo prove themselves expert explorers of not only water, but space and perspective as well, making these grand underwater landscapes appear almost alien.
Via Kottke
Directors: Guillaume Néry, Julie Gautier
Websites: Les films engloutis, Almo Film 5 March 2019
This magical exploration of the waterworld created via freediving and choreography is yet another piece sent to me by AEON.
If you've already seen this piece, I imagine a second look won't hurt a bit!
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Just the other day, I was sent a link to the video clip of Julie Gautier doing the underwater dance !
ReplyDeleteQuite spectacular !
You can look it up on youtube with the follwing title
"AMA - a short film by Julie Gautier"
Many thanks again Aleksia.
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