All That Breathes
2022documentaryWhy watch
It is an exceptionally lyrical, Oscar-nominated documentary that moves beyond standard environmental reporting. Shaunak Sen crafts a meditative portrait of human empathy and urban coexistence, following two brothers who dedicate their lives to nursing injured birds of prey against a backdrop of environmental collapse and simmering civil unrest.
Where to watch
Available to stream on HBO Max in the Netherlands.
What to expect
Contemplative, poetic, and quietly melancholic, the documentary features slow-panning cinematography and intimate observational footage. Content notes include scenes of injured animals, medical treatment of birds, and references to ecological decay and urban social tensions.
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