The 2022 Netflix film (original French title: Sous Emprise ) is a dark romantic drama inspired by the tragic true story of world-record freediver Audrey Mestre . Plot Summary
Critics generally praised the film's technical aspects but found its narrative and character development lacking. The 2022 Netflix film (original French title: Sous
The story follows Roxana (Camille Rowe), a young woman who drops out of her studies in Paris to take a freediving course in the south of France. She quickly falls into an intense, all-consuming affair with her instructor, the world-champion diver Pascal Gauthier (Sofiane Zermani). As Roxana's talent begins to rival Pascal's, their relationship becomes increasingly toxic, fueled by his megalomania and competitive jealousy. She quickly falls into an intense, all-consuming affair
: Camille Rowe and Sofiane Zermani are noted for their strong screen magnetism and performances. : Many reviewers found the nearly two-hour runtime
: Many reviewers found the nearly two-hour runtime tedious, describing it as a "long, slow descent" with "flimsy characters".
