Award Winning Independent Cinema

Breathe is an inspirational love story about two indomitable people who defy the odds and pave the way for change. When Robin Cavendish meets Diana at a cricket match, a whirlwind romance ensues. Soon after their wedding, they set out for Nairobi but their new life together takes an abrupt turn when he contracts polio and is given only weeks to live. Determined that her husband’s life should not be restricted by medical and social prejudice Diana creates an environment in which Robin can thrive and he goes on to lead a long and full life. Based on a true story, the film is emotionally and socially resonant, foregrounding the relationship between this courageous, witty and determined couple, while illuminating the broader impact they had on progressing mobility and access for people with disabilities.

Dir. Andy Serkis, UK, 2017, 114 mins. Cast. Andrew Garfield, Claire Foy, Hugh Bonneville, Tom Hollander.