El Leon

Breath of Life: El León December 2025

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Andrés León's mom, Lidhiette, was always the healthiest in the family - that is, until a visit to the doctor turned into a surprise terminal diagnosis. As León grapples with the grief and instability of big changes and impending loss, he discovers an unexpected lifeline in the ocean – freediving. On his journey to become Costa Rica's first freediving national record holder, León finds grounding, gratitude, and purpose in the depths of himself.

Andrés León's mom, Lidhiette, was always the healthiest in the family - that is, until a visit to the doctor turned into a surprise terminal diagnosis. As León grapples with the grief and instability of big changes and impending loss, he discovers an unexpected lifeline in the ocean – freediving. On his journey to become Costa Rica's first freediving national record holder, León finds grounding, gratitude, and purpose in the depths of himself.

  • Year
    2024
  • Runtime
    30 minutes
  • Language
    English
  • Country
    United States
  • Genre
    Documentary
  • Subtitle Language
    English
  • Sponsor
    Project Freedive, The Karla Scherer Foundation
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  • Director
    Dara Israel
  • Producer
    Allison Scherer
  • Cinematographer
    Diego Mejias and Dara Israel
  • Editor
    Dara Israel
  • Composer
    Dillon M. DeRosa
  • Sound Design
    Maria Linares
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