Compulsory Breathing

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Running time: 24 mins

From the world?s capital of killing yourself (San Francisco) comes this twisted bouquet of a love story about a suicidal beatboxer and a forlorn street urchin who wants to borrow his gun when he's finished. Equal parts comedy, tragedy, and virtuoso vocal percussion. Who knew broken hearts could make such beautiful beats?

?Excellent?bittersweet and moving.? ? Delaware News Journal

?Wonderful, touching, and hilarious.? ? Mill Valley Film Festival

?An outstanding short film. You can?t get it out of your head.? ? e.Critic

Official Selection:


  • Independent Lens (PBS TV)
  • Rotterdam International Film Festival
  • Palm Springs Short Film Festival
  • Mill Valley Film Festival
  • Cinequest Film Festival
  • Long Island Film Festival
  • Chicago Underground Film Festival
  • Portland Film Festival (Finalist)

(8 other festivals domestic and international)

Season:
2003
Director:
David Munro
Cast:
Yuri Lane, Beth Lisick, Alan Black, Margo Hall
Editor:
Affonso Goncalves
Producer:
Xandra Castleton
Language:
English
Genre:
Unassigned
Sound:
Dave Nelson, Outpost Studios