Breath
2007·Crime·1h 24m
7.1
★
A condemned prisoner slowly falls in love with the married female artist who decorates his prison cell. Jin is a convicted killer awaiting execution on Death Row; Yeon is a lonely artist locked in a loveless marriage.
Directed by Kim Ki-duk
prison cell
prison guard
surveillance camera
snowball fight
singing in a car
Trailer
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Cast
Chang Chen
Jang-jin
Ha Jung-woo
Joo-yeon's Husband
Park Ji-a
Hong Joo-yeon
Kang In-hyung
Young Prisoner
Kim Ki-duk
Prison Warden
Lee Joo-suk
Prisoner
Oh Soon-tae
Prisoner
Lim Hyung-kook
Seong-joon
Jo Hyun-wu
Jailer
Lee Jong-soo
Jailer
Crew
Kim Ki-duk
Director
Kim Ki-duk
Writer
Kim Ki-duk
Executive Producer
Popular Reviews
16 reviews
jebPRO
7.0★ · 04/13/26
Kim Ki-duk sembra voler dire qualcosa ma non ci riesce molto in questo film. Viene diretto in modo normale e la trama ha dei punti che non mi convincono. C’è però un aspetto interessante ovvero che i carcerati qui non parlano ma si menano e basta, e magari aiutano ogni tanto. Come ho detto ha delle idee ma non vengono trasmesse bene come in altre sue opere e questo penalizza molto il film che poteva essere di gran lunga superiore a ciò che è. In ogni caso è un bel film.
Kim Ki-duk sembra voler dire qualcosa ma non ci riesce molto in questo film. Viene diretto in modo normale e la trama ha dei punti che non mi convincono. C’è però un aspetto interessante ovvero che i carcerati qui non parlano ma si menano e basta, e magari aiutano ogni tanto. Come ho detto ha delle idee ma non vengono trasmesse bene come in altre sue opere e questo penalizza molto il film che poteva essere di gran lunga superiore a ciò che è. In ogni caso è un bel film.
Eclectic Sorcerer
7.0★ · 12/10/25
KKD was a character of an auteur for sure
KKD was a character of an auteur for sure
Eclectic Sorcerer
7.0★ · 12/10/25
KKD was a character of an auteur for sure
KKD was a character of an auteur for sure
Ii Ii
7.0★ · 08/07/25
Kim Ki-duk's breath is between an art installation and psychological paychodrama. Psychologically, it might be the most complex Kim's work. The premise of a woman longing for her death row inmate is a great projection of themes of isolation, repression, and emotional projection.
However, this rich plot wasnt fully explored in this film. The narrative felt more like a concept sketch rather than a finiahed piece of art. Moments that are meant to devestate feel strangely muted. Its a film of ideas rather than emotions, and while thats intriguing, it keeps Breatg from being as powerful as it could be. Undeniable artistry, but rather evokative than immerisve.
74/100
However, this rich plot wasnt fully explored in this film. The narrative felt more like a concept sketch rather than a finiahed piece of art. Moments that are meant to devestate feel strangely muted. Its a film of ideas rather than emotions, and while thats intriguing, it keeps Breatg from being as powerful as it could be. Undeniable artistry, but rather evokative than immerisve.
74/100
Kim Ki-duk's breath is between an art installation and psychological paychodrama. Psychologically, it might be the most complex Kim's work. The premise of a woman longing for her death row inmate is a great projection of themes of isolation, repression, and emotional projection.
However, this rich plot wasnt fully explored in this film. The narrative felt more like a concept sketch rather than a finiahed piece of art. Moments that are meant to devestate feel strangely muted. Its a film of ideas rather than emotions, and while thats intriguing, it keeps Breatg from being as powerful as it could be. Undeniable artistry, but rather evokative than immerisve.
74/100
However, this rich plot wasnt fully explored in this film. The narrative felt more like a concept sketch rather than a finiahed piece of art. Moments that are meant to devestate feel strangely muted. Its a film of ideas rather than emotions, and while thats intriguing, it keeps Breatg from being as powerful as it could be. Undeniable artistry, but rather evokative than immerisve.
74/100
Abb
6.7★ · 03/06/25
If he’s a serial killer then what’s the worst that could happen to a girl who’s already hurt ? 🗣️
If he’s a serial killer then what’s the worst that could happen to a girl who’s already hurt ? 🗣️