BREATHE (AN ANIMATED SHORT FILM)

Animation, Experimental,

United States

2025

Runtime, min

“One wish unleashes an ancient force that changes everything.” “Breathe” is a gripping animated short film that explores themes of self-discovery, mental clarity, and intuition. A young woman’s simple birthday wish catapults her into a life-altering encounter with a magical ancient being. Confronted by this mysterious force, she is thrust into a chaotic struggle to silence racing thoughts, reclaim her intuition, and rediscover inner peace. Through breathtaking visuals and a powerful narrative, Breathe takes audiences on a transformative journey, highlighting the timeless battle between chaos and clarity.

Director:

Hallelujah Johnson

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REVIEWS:

The glow, the golden aura, the energy,it reminded me of Afrofuturism meets spiritual animation. Powerful visual language.

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The blend of live,action crowd shots with glowing animated characters was daring and elegant.

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The ancient being felt archetypal,like a Jungian shadow or goddess.

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The animation is !!! Like, I’d rewatch it just for the golden glow scenes.

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