Breathe

This project aims to raise awareness on taking a moment to slow down in a rushed life targeting young Saudi adults. The topic is crucial because nowadays speed has become the norm. People are obsessed with being productive, they spend their days rushing towards a destination and forget about the present. Resulting in health problems such as anxiety, depression and chronic stress. The goal of this project is to call for slowness in the pursuit of a better quality of life hence the title “Breathe”, because by taking a moment to breathe deeply the body is able to relax thus, slow down. The video presents sound as a tool to achieve slowness. Seeing as the body is made of 70% water and sound travels well through it. Thus, it’s effective in calming the body and mind. The outcome of this project is a PSA. It’s the most efficient tool for raising awareness on an issue and delivering a message in a limited time space.

  • Batoul Adnan Albar
    Director
  • Batoul Adnan Albar
    Writer
  • Batoul Adnan Albar
    Producer
  • Hashim Adnan Albar
    Key Cast
  • Batoul Adnan Albar
    Editor
  • Project Title (Original Language):
    تنفس
  • Project Type:
    Experimental, Student
  • Runtime:
    1 minute 32 seconds
  • Completion Date:
    May 28, 2022
  • Production Budget:
    50 USD
  • Country of Origin:
    Saudi Arabia
  • Country of Filming:
    Saudi Arabia
  • Language:
    Arabic
  • Shooting Format:
    Digital
  • Aspect Ratio:
    16:9
  • Film Color:
    Black & White and Color
  • First-time Filmmaker:
    Yes
  • Student Project:
    Yes - Dar Al-Hekma University
  • Revive - Graduation Exhibition
    Jeddah
    Saudi Arabia
    June 8, 2022
    Jeddah Premier
    Graduation Exhibition
Distribution Information
  • none - personal portfolio
    Distributor
    Country: Worldwide
    Rights: All Rights
Director Biography - Batoul Adnan Albar

My name's Batoul Albar.

A visual storyteller.

Received my BA in Motion Graphic Design from DAHU, Jeddah, SA. Passionate about photography and filmmaking. I attended a photography masterclass at the Islamic Arts Biennale given by the incredible Peter Sanders, Marta Lamovsek, Tarik Al-Turki, and Tasneem AlSultan. Also, won an award in videography for an IKEA competition. I'm a creative storyteller seeking opportunities to grow and expand my knowledge and skills.

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