The Man Who Held His Breath
1998, English. Directed by Stephen Lowenstein.
After his girlfriend Lulu rejects his marriage proposal and questions their relationship, Oscar is left devastated and unsure how to respond. Acting on the idea that love can conquer all, he takes an unusual step: diving into a closed swimming pool and refusing to surface until she comes to see him. As morning arrives and he is discovered still alive, his silent act becomes a test of devotion.
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- 0h 15m
- Post-credits
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- Language
- English
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- Released
- 29 May 1998
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Written by
- Stephen Lowenstein
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The Man Who Held His Breath isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 29 May 1998. (Checked 13 November 2026.)
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Who directed The Man Who Held His Breath?
The Man Who Held His Breath (1998) was directed by Stephen Lowenstein and stars Amanda Ryan, Mark Chapman, Gillian Tully.