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A Breath of Life (2021): Cast

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A Breath of Life is a 2021 documentary directed by Matteo Botrugno and Daniele Coluccini, starring Lucy Salani. It runs 1 hour 35 minutes.

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A Breath of Life (2021) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 35m (95 min)
Genre
Documentary
Original language
Italian
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is A Breath of Life About?

The premise of A Breath of Life without spoilers.

Lucy, the oldest transsexual woman in Italy, reflects on a life spanning the 1900s through photographs in her apartment. These images reveal her adolescence as Luciano, a period preceding a harrowing experience as a survivor of Dachau concentration camp. Her extraordinary story becomes a powerful metaphor for the resilience of humanity and the irreplaceable importance of memory.

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Cast & crew

A Breath of Life Cast

Lucy Salani stars in A Breath of Life. Directed by Matteo Botrugno and Daniele Coluccini.

From the directors

More from Matteo Botrugno and Daniele Coluccini

More films directed by Matteo Botrugno and Daniele Coluccini: Tainted Souls and And Peace on Earth.

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FAQ

A Breath of Life FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date

Runtime, release date, director, cast, post-credit scenes and language of A Breath of Life, each answered in a sentence.

How long is A Breath of Life?

A Breath of Life runs 1 hour 35 minutes (95 minutes).

When was A Breath of Life released?

A Breath of Life was released on November 29, 2021.

Who directed A Breath of Life?

A Breath of Life was directed by Matteo Botrugno and Daniele Coluccini.

More films by Matteo Botrugno

Who is in the cast of A Breath of Life?

A Breath of Life stars Lucy Salani.

Does A Breath of Life have a post-credit scene?

No. A Breath of Life has no extra scene during or after the credits.

What language is A Breath of Life in?

The original language of A Breath of Life is Italian.

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