The Freediver (2004)

Action Adventure - based on a true story. Freediver Danai Varveri's epic struggle to become champion of the world.

Director:

Alki David

Writer:

Alki David

Stars:

Alki David, Adam Baldwin, Camilla Rutherford

Cast

Credited cast:
Alki David	...	Hector
Adam Baldwin	...	Dr. Viades
Camilla Rutherford	...	Danai
Dominique Swain	...	Maggie
Judd Nelson	...	Ziad
James Fox	...	Sebastian Nagel
Amy Phillips	...	Julia
Ciaran O'Driscoll	...	Lukas
Rest of cast listed alphabetically:
Gregory Carr	...	Boris

Storyline

The Freediver is a beautifully shot story of tragic love, the world of extreme sports and power of the human spirit. Greece, A talented young woman is plucked from obscurity and brought to a idyllic island where she is trained by a mad scientist to become the undisputed Freediving champion of the world. She forsakes the nurturing love of her man to pursue a dream.

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Plot Keywords:

dive

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Details

Official Sites:

Official Website

Country:

UK

Language:

English

Release Date:

1 September 2004 (USA)

Also Known As:

Freediver - In der Tiefe lauert der Tod

Filming Locations:

London, England, UK

Box Office

Budget:

$5,000,000 (estimated)

Company Credits

Production Co:

Full On Film Productions (I), Persistent Entertainment, fresh media

Technical Specs

Runtime:

95 min

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.85 : 1

Did You Know?

Trivia

The film was aired for the first time at a sneak preview for the world freediving elite at the team world championship in Vancouver in August of 2004. It immediately caused major controversy in freediving circuits, because of storyline critique of the real AIDA agency depicted in the film. Apparently, the freedivers themselves found the film's depiction to be unrealistic. It was reported that during many of the films dramatic highlights, parts of the audience were giggling.

User Reviews

it was pretty good actually

Wow man you sound really angry! I really enjoyed the movie! I thought that the accents were very convincing and the film was made beautifully made!

I love diving and although the film seemed to take considerable creative licence, I was very entertained.

I especially thought the Greek photography was excellent and made the idea of taking a break there a sound idea.

Unlike the previous guy, I do suggest the movie to anyone who enjoys the sea and chick flick movies.

I agree that Adam Baldwin overplayed his hand but considering that this was a low budget movie... its a goodie.