"when you discover that A one-meter distance can be a lifeline"
Susana, Barcelona Life Study Cohort
"Children with respiratory diseases are like canaries in the coal mine of our cities, signaling the dangers of pollution"
dra. maria Neira, world health organization
"We left our beloved city for our children's health."
nadia, revolta escolar activist
"I find solace in nature, and the sea is where I breathe best"
arran strong, alpha 1 pacient
“blue skies don’t mean clean air”
Roel Vermeulen, scientist
TECHNICAL ASPECTS
Feature documentary
Title: Respira, Mama
International title: Breathe, Mom
Duration: 78 minutes
Format: Digital, 2K, Color
Locations: Barcelona, New York, Sweden, London
Target Audience: General Public, Families, Environmental activists, Documentary movie goers
SYNOPSIS
In 2013 Barcelona, Meri discovers her newborn daughter's genetic vulnerability to respiratory illness. She joins determined mothers advocating for cleaner city air. Over a decade, marked by genetic advancements and shifting societal attitudes toward urban air quality, their story encounters a significant twist. Can their mission, in the face of unexpected challenges, spark a powerful societal awakening?
ARTISTIC CREW
A film written and directed by
Meri Collazos Solà
Co- written by
Joan Lopez Lloret
Executive Producers
Alba Sotorra
Mar Maduell Carbonell
Production Manager
Joan Lopez Lloret
Director of Photography
Joan Lopez Lloret
Editor
Meri Collazos Solà
Post-Production
Antaviana
Sound Mixing and Editing
Verónica Font
Original Music
Chris Child
Produced by
Alba Sotorra & TV3
With the support of
ICEC
AMB
Ajuntament de Barcelona
Bettair
MCV
LoveXair
THE DIRECTOR:
MERI COLLAZOS SOLÀ
Meri Collazos Solà is an accomplished filmmaker with a background in audiovisual communication, holding a degree from Pompeu Fabra University. Starting her career as a TV reporter and program director, she later pursued a Master's degree in Intercultural Communication and Media through a prestigious Fulbright grant, focusing on community storytelling. Meri has conducted digital storytelling workshops at University of Mariland and collaborated with production companies in Spain, notably co-writing screenplays and editing documentaries with Joan Lopez Lloret. Her directorial debut, "Breathe, mom," produced by Alba Sotorra, blends journalism and storytelling to address climate change through a personal lens, featuring multiple expert voices and emphasizing the pursuit of healthier environments.
PRODUCTION COMPANY:
ALBA SOTORRA S.L.
Based in Barcelona, Alba Sotorra produces international films with a gender-conscious perspective and a social commitment that move the audience because of their genuine and risky essence. Motivated by the lack of diversity of points of view in the cinema industry, the company seeks to give voice to a wide range of stories told by women, both emerging and renowned talents. With a filmography of over 15 titles, it has participated at major international festivals such as HotDocs, Karlovy Vary, Shanghai, SXSW, Warsaw or IFFR, and has a solid relationship with international co-producers, film funds, and broadcasters.
A ten-year documentary film of transformation, where personal stories intertwine with scientific wonders, a journey to uphold our precious right to breathe clean air.
meet us
Meri and Joan are a couple of filmmakers who have given voice to untold human stories by working together on many documentaries since 2010. Now, they're turning the camera towards their own experiences, starting with their child's health issue and expanding to address the pressing collective issue of pursuing healthier environments amidst the environmental crisis. After years of weaving stories for others, this project holds deep personal significance.
Docsbarcelona (premiere)
cine renoir floridablanca sala 2 6pm 9 may,2024
3r congrés de L’Aire de sabadell,
docforum, 1pm 27 October,2023
SITGES, 12-15 OCTOBER 2023
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CONTACT
Alba Sotorra S.L.
production@albasotorra.com