'' Respire '' ( also known as '' Breathe '' ) is a 2014 French drama film based on the novel of the same name by Anne-Sophie Brasme . The film was directed by Mélanie Laurent and stars Joséphine Japy , Lou de Laâge , Isabelle Carré and Claire Keim . It was screened in the International Critics ' Week section at the 2014 Cannes Film Festival . It was also screened in the Contemporary World Cinema section at the 2014 Toronto International Film Festival . In January 2015 , the film received three nominations at the 20th Lumières Awards and also two nominations at the 40th César Awards
2014 Cannes Film Festival
2014 Cannes Film Festival
Breathe (2014 film)